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

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

The average cost of a funeral in Walzenhausen 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 Walzenhausen cemetery?

At the Walzenhausen 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 Walzenhausen should be notified of the death?

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

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

Where

Appenzell Outer Rhodes
Walzenhausen

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· 13 notices

Silvia Kürsteiner

62 years26 June 2026Walzenhausen, AR

Karl Fitze-Buschor

82 years12 May 2026Walzenhausen, AR

Peter Böhi

72 years21 October 2025Walzenhausen, AR

Hans Schlegel

73 years18 October 2024Walzenhausen, AR

Hans Drexel

78 years18 November 2024Walzenhausen, AR

Veronika Cacece-Lang

79 years29 December 2024Walzenhausen, AR

Heidy Sturzenegger-Knellwolf

95 years8 January 2025Walzenhausen, AR

Pavel Ruzicka

86 years13 January 2025Walzenhausen, AR

Lotti Walser-Fitze

83 years24 January 2025Walzenhausen, AR

Esther Margret Theiler-Wey

61 years18 February 2025Walzenhausen, AR

Paulina Luisa Bischofberger Sonderegger

96 years19 February 2025Walzenhausen, AR

Erika Niederer-Graf

76 years3 May 2025Walzenhausen, AR

Susi Rast-Zeitz

78 years24 July 2025Walzenhausen, AR

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Funeral homes - Walzenhausen

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Vorderland Bestattungsdienst

Heiden, ARInformative profile

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What to do in case of death in Walzenhausen?

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 Vorderland Appenzell Ausserrhoden (ZAVLAR) (within 48 hours).
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Practical Guide: What to do in case of death in Walzenhausen

Walzenhausen residents must report deaths to the Zivilstandsamt Vorderland Appenzell Ausserrhoden (ZAVLAR), the civil registry office serving the region.

Legal Procedures

To declare a death in Walzenhausen, contact the Zivilstandsamt Vorderland Appenzell Ausserrhoden (ZAVLAR) by phone at +41 71 878 70 31 or email zavlar@rehetobel.ar.ch. The office is located at St. Gallerstrasse 11, 9038 Rehetobel.

Zivilstandsamt Vorderland Appenzell Ausserrhoden (ZAVLAR)

+41 71 878 70 31

Cemetery and resting place

Friedhof Walzenhausen is the main cemetery in Walzenhausen, located at Dorf, 9428 Walzenhausen. It offers inhumation, cremation, columbarium, and jardin souvenir sepulture types.