Deaths, obituaries and tributes in Rapperswil BE

All notices published in the municipality of Rapperswil BE and the surrounding Biel/Bienne / Seeland area. Information updated from the leading sources and local newspapers.

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What to do in case of death in Rapperswil BE?

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 Seeland (within 48 hours).

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Practical Guide: What to do in case of death in Rapperswil BE

Rapperswil BE handles death declarations through the Zivilstandsamt Seeland, the civil registry office serving the Seeland region.

Legal Procedures

Deaths in Rapperswil BE must be reported to Zivilstandsamt Seeland, located at Seevorstadt 105, 2502 Biel/Bienne. The office can be reached by phone at +41 31 635 43 70 or by email at za.sl.zbd@be.ch.

Zivilstandsamt Seeland
+41 31 635 43 70

Cemeteries and Resting Places

Rapperswil BE manages several cemeteries. The main one is Friedhof Rapperswil (Hauptstrasse, 3255 Rapperswil BE).

  • Friedhof Rapperswil (Hauptstrasse, 3255 Rapperswil BE)

    Friedhof Rapperswil is the main cemetery in Rapperswil BE, located at Hauptstrasse, 3255 Rapperswil BE. It offers inhumation and cremation services.

  • Friedhof Bangerten (Deisswilstrasse, 3255 Rapperswil BE)

    Friedhof Bangerten is a cemetery in Rapperswil BE located at Deisswilstrasse, 3255 Rapperswil BE. It offers inhumation and cremation services.

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