Municipality of Onex · 1213
Funeral costs in Onex: 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 Onex covers and what remains your responsibility, so you can move forward without surprises.
Detailed local information is provided in French.
Covered by the municipality
- Prise en charge des frais d'obsèques lorsque les moyens financiers du défunt et de ses proches sont insuffisants
- Gratuité au cimetière communal (droits d'entrée, creuse, comblement) pour les ayants droit
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 Onex
Conditions for coverage
- Démarche : Contacter d'abord les Pompes Funèbres Générales, puis transmettre les justificatifs au Service social.
- Ressources : Lorsque les moyens financiers du défunt et de ses proches font défaut ou supposent un sacrifice démesuré.
- Domiciliation : Défunt domicilié ou résident à Onex.
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 Onex.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the municipality of Onex cover funeral costs?
The municipality of Onex 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 Onex?
The Canton of Geneva has a single crematorium, Saint-Georges in Lancy, which serves all municipalities, including Onex. For a burial, the municipal cemetery is concerned.