Deaths, obituaries and tributes in Herlisberg

All notices published in the municipality of Herlisberg and the surrounding Seetal / Hochdorf area. Information updated from the leading sources and local newspapers.

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93 years · 14 July 2026 · Herlisberg, Beromünster, LU
Ceremony on Wednesday 29 July at 09:00

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What to do in case of death in Herlisberg?

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 Regionales Zivilstandsamt Hochdorf (within 48 hours).

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Practical Guide: What to do in case of death in Herlisberg

Herlisberg residents must report deaths to the Regionales Zivilstandsamt Hochdorf within 48 hours of occurrence.

Legal Procedures

Deaths in Herlisberg are reported to the Regionales Zivilstandsamt Hochdorf, located at Hauptstrasse 52, 6280 Hochdorf. The announcement must be made within 48 hours. Contact the office by phone at +41 41 914 17 25 or by email at zivilstandsamt@hochdorf.ch.

Regionales Zivilstandsamt Hochdorf
+41 41 914 17 25

Cemeteries and Resting Places

Herlisberg manages several cemeteries. The main one is Friedhof Römerswil (Dorf, 6027 Römerswil LU).

  • Friedhof Römerswil (Dorf, 6027 Römerswil LU)

    Friedhof Römerswil serves Herlisberg and is located at Dorf, 6027 Römerswil. The cemetery offers inhumation, cremation, columbarium, and jardin souvenir sepulture types.

  • Friedhof Beromünster (Chilegass, 6215 Beromünster)

    Friedhof Beromünster is located at Chilegass, 6215 Beromünster and serves as the main cemetery for the commune. The cemetery offers inhumation, cremation, tombe familiale, columbarium, and jardin souvenir sepulture types.

  • Friedhof Neudorf (Neudorf, 6215 Beromünster)

    Friedhof Neudorf is a cemetery located in Beromünster at Neudorf, 6215 Beromünster. It offers inhumation, cremation, tombe familiale, columbarium, and jardin souvenir sepulture types.

  • Friedhof Schwarzenbach (Schwarzenbach, 6215 Beromünster)

    Friedhof Schwarzenbach is a cemetery located in Beromünster at Schwarzenbach, 6215 Beromünster. It offers inhumation, cremation, tombe familiale, columbarium, and jardin souvenir sepulture types.

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