Deaths, obituaries and tributes in Hergiswil NW

All notices published in the municipality of Hergiswil NW and the surrounding Luzern / surroundings area. Information updated from the leading sources and local newspapers.

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What to do in case of death in Hergiswil NW?

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 und Bürgerrecht (within 48 hours).

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Practical Guide: What to do in case of death in Hergiswil NW

In Hergiswil NW, death declarations must be submitted to the civil registry office within a specific timeframe.

Legal Procedures

Deaths in Hergiswil NW must be announced to the Zivilstandsamt und Bürgerrecht within 48 hours. The office is located at Marktgasse 3, 6370 Stans. You can contact them by phone at +41 41 618 72 60 or by email at zivilstandsamt@nw.ch.

Zivilstandsamt und Bürgerrecht
+41 41 618 72 60

Cemetery and resting place

Friedhof Hergiswil is the main cemetery in Hergiswil NW, located at Renggstrasse, 6052 Hergiswil. It offers inhumation, cremation, family tombs, columbarium, and memorial garden options.

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