Municipality of Carouge · 1227
Funeral costs in Carouge: what is covered
Support possible via social assistance See the conditions →Information verified on 10/06/2026 · official source
Losing a loved one is already a lot. Here, clearly, is what the municipality of Carouge covers and what remains your responsibility, so you can move forward without surprises.
Detailed local information is provided in French.
Covered by the municipality
- Gratuité des obsèques possible au titre de l'aide sociale, sur décision du service social communal
Remaining at your expense
- Cercueil et fournitures funéraires
- Transport du défunt
- Cérémonie (lieu, officiant, fleurs)
- Avis mortuaires et faire-part
- Monument ou entourage de tombe
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Cemeteries in Carouge
Conditions for coverage
- Principe : Les frais d'obsèques sont en règle générale à la charge de la succession du défunt, ou à défaut de la personne qui les a commandés.
- Prestataire : Recours aux Pompes Funèbres Générales Genève SA.
- Aide sociale : Gratuité possible pour les personnes domiciliées à Carouge suivies par le service social communal et/ou par l'Hospice général, sur décision du service compétent.
Our advice: contact your municipality first
Before committing to any funeral company, contact your municipal administration. They will tell you precisely what is covered for residents of Carouge.
+41 22 307 89 87 · Office de l'état civil
Frequently asked questions
Does the municipality of Carouge cover funeral costs?
The municipality of Carouge covers certain funeral services for its residents, under conditions. The details are on this page, with the official source.
What generally remains the families' responsibility?
The coffin and supplies, transport, the ceremony, death notices and the monument usually remain the families' responsibility.
Where does a cremation take place for a resident of Carouge?
The Canton of Geneva has a single crematorium, Saint-Georges in Lancy, which serves all municipalities, including Carouge. For a burial, the municipal cemetery is concerned.