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Switzerland Death & Funeral Practices
A tiny country known for its crystal clear lakes and breathtaking mountains, Switzerland is a wealthy nation with a high standard of living and two of the most “livable” cities […]
A tiny country known for its crystal clear lakes and breathtaking mountains, Switzerland is a wealthy nation with a high standard of living and two of the most “livable” cities in the world, Zurich and Geneva. Although the majority of the population is native Swiss, the country has more expats living within its borders than any other European nation. A highly educated and innovative people, the Swiss are known for their pragmatic attitude, which includes relatively widespread acceptance of both euthanasia and assisted suicide.The country is also one of only two in Europe that allows medical aid in dying (known as assisted voluntary dying, or AVD.)
Read more about some Swiss customs around death, mourning and remembrance below

