Guide
Many questions arise when it comes to saying goodbye, funerals, and remembrance—often at a time when there’s little time left and so much is happening all at once. In our guide, you’ll find clear, easy-to-understand answers. Honest, informative, and—where possible—tailored to Switzerland. We write about urns and their designs, about sustainability, and about the practical questions that arise when saying goodbye. Whether you’re currently caring for a loved one or simply taking the time to explore the topic at your own pace, take as much time as you need.
If you still have questions, we're happy to assist you personally. You can reach us by email at hallo@farvel.ch or by phone at +41 79 700 05 45.
The Vase Urn: When an Urn Becomes a Flower Vase
A vase urn is an urn that can be filled with fresh flowers. This is made possible by the glass vase insert. It transforms your Farvel urn into a flower vase and turns a quiet vessel into a vibrant memento.
Buy an urn online in Switzerland
At Farvel, you can easily purchase your urn online. Simply choose your model in the shop, provide your personalization details, and we’ll deliver the urn—safely packaged—to you or directly to your funeral home. On this page, you’ll learn how the ordering process works.
Types of Funerals in Switzerland: An Overview
In Switzerland, there are many ways to say goodbye. These range from a traditional cemetery burial to a natural burial and the scattering of ashes. This overview presents the main types of funerals and helps you find the right option. If the deceased did not express any specific wishes, the next of kin make the decision.
Scattering Ashes in Switzerland: What Is Allowed
Switzerland is one of the most liberal countries in Europe when it comes to scattering ashes. Scattering ashes in nature is generally permitted—in the forest, on a mountain, near bodies of water, or in your own garden. However, there are restrictions and variations from canton to canton. On this page, you’ll learn what the rules are and what you should keep in mind.
Small Urns, Mini Urns, and Sharing Ashes
Small urns and mini urns hold only a portion of the ashes, rather than the entire amount. This allows each loved one to keep their own memento, while another portion is buried or scattered. At Farvel, you’ll find small urns designed specifically for this purpose, crafted with the same care as the larger ones.
Design Your Own Urn: How to Make It Personal
Designing an urn yourself means giving a farewell a very personal touch. At Farvel, you can customize your urn. With an engraving on the wooden lid, your choice of material, and small touches like a custom-designed ash pouch. This transforms a simple container into a keepsake that carries on a person’s story.
Designer Urns: What Makes a Modern Urn Special
A designer urn is more than just a container for ashes. It is a thoughtfully designed object that makes saying goodbye a dignified and personal experience. Farvel designer urns combine a modern, timeless aesthetic with sustainable materials. Designed in Switzerland and manufactured using 3D printing from biodegradable wood fibers.
Sustainable Urns: What Farvel Urns Are Made Of
A sustainable urn is made of natural or biodegradable materials and is manufactured in the most environmentally friendly way possible. Farvel urns are made of biodegradable wood fibers, are 3D-printed in Switzerland, and are produced in collaboration with social foundations. On this page, you’ll learn what “sustainable” specifically means in the context of an urn and what to look for.