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On Funere.com , you can view all real-time updated obituaries and funeral notices for Degersheim . Our platform keeps you informed about local ceremonies and helps you discover where to publish an obituary in Switzerland to reach family and friends in the most efficient and respectful way.

What should I do immediately after a death in Degersheim?

In the event of a death in Degersheim, immediately contact 144 or a local doctor for the medical confirmation of death. Next, you must contact a funeral home operating in Degersheim to arrange the service. Check our full guide on what to do immediately after a death: first steps .

How much does a funeral cost in Degersheim?

The average cost of a funeral in Degersheim starts at approximately 5,000 CHF, but varies based on local cemetery fees and selected services. Many municipalities offer reduced rates for residents; for a full overview, read how much a death costs in Switzerland: all expected fees .

What burial options are available at the Degersheim cemetery?

At the Degersheim cemetery, you can choose between cremation (selected by 80% of Swiss families) and traditional burial. Each municipality has specific regulations for scattering ashes or using niches. If you're undecided, read our comparison on cremation or burial: how to choose the right option .

Which office in Degersheim should be notified of the death?

The death must be reported within 48 hours to the Civil Registry Office of Degersheim (or the relevant district office). You will need to present the medical death certificate and the deceased's ID. Find the complete checklist at administrative formalities after a death: documents not to forget .

Deaths, obituaries and tributes in Degersheim

All notices published in the municipality of Degersheim. Information updated from the leading sources and local newspapers.

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Appenzell Outer Rhodes
Degersheim

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· 13 notices

Marta Naef-Looser

89 years24 May 2026Degersheim, AR

Doris Schmid-Schaible

92 years24 May 2026Degersheim, AR

Hannelore Krieg-Keller Keller

91 years29 March 2026Degersheim, AR

Private ceremony

Günther Neumann

65 years14 March 2025Degersheim, AR

Elsa Frieda Rieker

99 years23 March 2025Degersheim, AR

Monika Ida Trunz Fischer

85 years25 March 2025Degersheim, AR

Karl Lüssy-Hungerbühler

85 years2 April 2025Degersheim, AR

Priska Moser

77 years24 April 2025Degersheim, AR

Roswitha Sumann

71 years16 May 2025Degersheim, AR

Esther Wessner

81 years16 May 2025Degersheim, AR

Kurt Schnetzer

87 years30 May 2025Degersheim, AR

Ingeborg Stöckli-Petrzelka

91 years30 May 2025Degersheim, AR

Elma Lauchenauer Fiechter

92 years15 July 2025Degersheim, AR

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Funeral homes - Degersheim

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Vorderland Bestattungsdienst

Heiden, ARInformative profile

Keller Bestattungen GmbH

Altstätten SG, ARInformative profile

What to do in case of death in Degersheim?

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

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. Choose a funeral home
Organise transport and the first wishes of the deceased.
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. Official notification to the Civil Registry Office
Must be done at Regionales Zivilstandsamt St.Gallen (within 48 hours).
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Practical Guide: What to do in case of death in Degersheim

Degersheim residents must report deaths to the Regionales Zivilstandsamt St.Gallen, the regional civil registry office serving the commune.

Legal Procedures

Contact the Regionales Zivilstandsamt St.Gallen at +41 71 224 52 48 or za@stadt.sg.ch to report a death. The office is located at Poststrasse 28, 9001 St. Gallen.

Regionales Zivilstandsamt St.Gallen

+41 71 224 52 48

Cemeteries and Resting Places

Degersheim manages several cemeteries. The main one is Friedhof Degersheim (Kirchstrasse 1, 9113 Degersheim).

Friedhof Degersheim (Kirchstrasse 1, 9113 Degersheim)
Friedhof Degersheim is the main cemetery in Degersheim, located at Kirchstrasse 1, 9113 Degersheim. It offers inhumation, cremation, family tombs, and columbarium services.
Friedhof Wolfertswil (Wolfertswil, 9113 Degersheim)
Friedhof Wolfertswil is located in Wolfertswil, 9113 Degersheim, and offers inhumation, cremation, and family tomb sepulture types. The cemetery does not have an on-site crematorium.
Waldfriedhof Unterer Fuchsacker (Fuchsackerstrasse, 9113 Degersheim)
Waldfriedhof Unterer Fuchsacker is a cemetery in Degersheim located at Fuchsackerstrasse, 9113 Degersheim. It offers cremation as a sepulture type and does not have an on-site crematorium.