Where can I find the latest funeral notices for Urnäsch?

On Funere.com , you can view all real-time updated obituaries and funeral notices for Urnäsch . 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 Urnäsch?

In the event of a death in Urnäsch, immediately contact 144 or a local doctor for the medical confirmation of death. Next, you must contact a funeral home operating in Urnäsch 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 Urnäsch?

The average cost of a funeral in Urnäsch 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 Urnäsch cemetery?

At the Urnäsch 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 Urnäsch should be notified of the death?

The death must be reported within 48 hours to the Civil Registry Office of Urnäsch (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 Urnäsch

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

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Appenzell Outer Rhodes
Urnäsch

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Maja Steingruber-Alder Alder

88 years7 June 2026Urnäsch, AR

Hans Mettler-Hofer

79 years21 April 2026Urnäsch, AR

Rolf Langenauer-Odermatt

82 years11 April 2026Urnäsch, AR

Jakob Schweizer

86 years8 April 2026Urnäsch, AR

Rolf Karl Kernbichler

85 years23 March 2026Urnäsch, AR

Verena Hürlemann Halter

81 years21 January 2026Urnäsch, AR

Bruno Reich

76 years8 November 2025Urnäsch, AR

Roland Fuchs

69 years23 September 2025Urnäsch, AR

Hansruedi Messmer

73 years15 August 2025Urnäsch, AR

Jakob Solenthaler

24 August 2025Urnäsch, AR

Renate Frehner Steiner

82 years5 July 2024Urnäsch, AR

Franz Stark-Scheiwiller

93 years2 September 2024Urnäsch, AR

Ferdinand Frehner-Signer

84 years25 September 2024Urnäsch, AR

Heinrich Looser-Tanner

86 years1 December 2024Urnäsch, AR

Willi Zeller-Gantenbein

81 years3 January 2025Urnäsch, AR

Ulrich Altherr-Amacker

63 years21 January 2025Urnäsch, AR

Roman Steiger-Ruckstuhl

80 years15 March 2025Urnäsch, AR

Susi Nef-Jakob

70 years24 April 2025Urnäsch, AR

Hans Zellweger-Högger

80 years26 May 2025Urnäsch, AR

Ruth Fischbacher-Schmid

83 years7 August 2025Urnäsch, AR

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Funeral homes - Urnäsch

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What to do in case of death in Urnäsch?

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 Zivilstandsamt Hinterland Appenzell Ausserrhoden (within 48 hours).
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Practical Guide: What to do in case of death in Urnäsch

Urnäsch residents must declare deaths through the Zivilstandsamt Hinterland Appenzell Ausserrhoden, the civil registry office serving the commune.

Legal Procedures

Deaths in Urnäsch are processed by the Zivilstandsamt Hinterland Appenzell Ausserrhoden, located at Poststrasse 6, 9102 Herisau. The office can be contacted by phone at +41 71 354 54 49 or by email at zivilstandsamt@herisau.ar.ch. No specific announcement deadline is documented for Urnäsch.

Zivilstandsamt Hinterland Appenzell Ausserrhoden

+41 71 354 54 49

Cemetery and resting place

Gemeindefriedhof Urnäsch is the main cemetery in Urnäsch, located at Chronbach, 9107 Urnäsch. It offers inhumation, cremation, columbarium, and jardin souvenir sepulture types.