Deaths, obituaries and tributes in Schwende

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What to do in case of death in Schwende?

An interactive checklist to guide you through the first administrative and personal steps.

  1. 1. Contact the doctor

    First 2 hours

    If the death occurs at home, immediately contact the family doctor or the 144 emergency service for the official confirmation of death and the issuance of the medical certificate (essential for all further steps).

  2. 2. Choose a funeral home

    Organise transport and the first wishes of the deceased.

  3. 3. Inform loved ones and the potential employer

    Before any public announcement, it is essential to personally inform the family, close friends, and any potential employer of the deceased.

  4. 4. Official notification to the Civil Registry Office

    Must be done at Zivilstandsamt Appenzell (within 48 hours).

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Practical Guide: What to do in case of death in Schwende

Schwende is a commune in canton AI where civil status matters, including marriage certificates, are handled by the Zivilstandsamt Appenzell.

Legal Procedures

The Zivilstandsamt Appenzell, located at Marktgasse 2, 9050 Appenzell, manages marriage-related documents for Schwende. Announcements must be submitted at least 48 hours before the scheduled event. Contact the office at +41 71 788 95 85 or peter.faessler@jpmd.ai.ch for further information.

Zivilstandsamt Appenzell
+41 71 788 95 85

Cemetery and resting place

Friedhof St. Martin is the main cemetery in Schwende, located at Dorfstrasse, 9057 Schwende, Schweiz. It offers inhumation as a sepulture type and does not have a crematorium.

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