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Funeral costs in Meyrin: 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 Meyrin 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 frais d'obsèques sous conditions, via la convention avec les Pompes Funèbres Générales

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 Meyrin

Conditions for coverage

  • Prestataire : Obsèques confiées aux Pompes Funèbres Générales.
  • Domiciliation : Défunt domicilié à Meyrin au moment du décès.
  • Bénéficiaires : Mineurs, ou bénéficiaires de minima sociaux (rente AI, prestations complémentaires, subsides d'assurance-maladie, allocation de logement).

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 Meyrin.

022 989 16 55 · Mairie de Meyrin

Official website of the municipality

Frequently asked questions

Does the municipality of Meyrin cover funeral costs?

The municipality of Meyrin 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 Meyrin?

The Canton of Geneva has a single crematorium, Saint-Georges in Lancy, which serves all municipalities, including Meyrin. For a burial, the municipal cemetery is concerned.

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