Municipality of Lancy · 1212
Funeral costs in Lancy: what is covered
Coverage under conditions 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 Lancy covers and what remains your responsibility, so you can move forward without surprises.
Detailed local information is provided in French.
Covered by the municipality
- Participation aux frais d'obsèques selon un forfait défini, via la convention avec les Pompes Funèbres Générales (PFG)
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 Lancy
Conditions for coverage
- Épargne : Épargne des survivants en ligne directe ne dépassant pas CHF 25'000.-
- Démarche : Documents (taxation ICC/IFD, attestations bancaires au 31 décembre) à transmettre dans les 24 heures.
- Domiciliation : Défunt domicilié à Lancy au moment du décès.
- Revenu brut annuel (1 enfant) : jusqu'à CHF 80'000.-
- Revenu brut annuel (2 enfants) : jusqu'à CHF 93'000.-
- Revenu brut annuel (3 enfants) : jusqu'à CHF 106'000.-
- Revenu brut annuel (sans enfant) : jusqu'à CHF 67'000.-
- Revenu brut annuel (4 enfants ou plus) : jusqu'à CHF 119'000.-
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 Lancy.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the municipality of Lancy cover funeral costs?
The municipality of Lancy 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 Lancy?
The Canton of Geneva has a single crematorium, Saint-Georges in Lancy, which serves all municipalities, including Lancy. For a burial, the municipal cemetery is concerned.