What should I do immediately after a death in Schaffhausen?

In the event of a death (especially at home), immediately contact a doctor or call 144 for the medical confirmation of death and the issuance of the certificate. Next, contact a funeral home in Schaffhausen and the Civil Registry Office within 2 days. For a full guide, check what to do immediately after a death: first steps .

Where can I find the latest funeral notices in Schaffhausen?

On Funere.com , you can access the complete and real-time updated list of all obituaries and funeral notices in Schaffhausen. Our platform allows you to view ceremony details and learn where to publish an obituary in Switzerland using newspapers, municipal boards, or online platforms.

What is the average cost of a funeral in Schaffhausen?

The cost in Schaffhausen typically ranges from 5,000 CHF to 12,000 CHF, depending on local fees and services. Many municipalities provide basic services free of charge for residents. See our detailed breakdown on how much a death costs in Switzerland: all expected fees .

Is cremation or burial more common in Schaffhausen?

In Schaffhausen , over 80% of families opt for cremation, although traditional burial is always available. If you are unsure which to choose, read our comparison on cremation or burial: how to choose the right option .

Which documents are required by the Civil Registry Office in Schaffhausen?

The main documents include the medical certificate of death, birth certificate, and a valid ID of the deceased. Check our full list of administrative formalities after a death: documents you shouldn't forget .

Today's deaths, obituaries and tributes in Schaffhausen

Today's obituaries and death notices, Saturday 7 November. Information updated from the leading sources and local newspapers of the canton of Schaffhausen.

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Willi Albert Honegger

80 years2 November 2026Büsingen, SH

Ceremony on Friday 13 November at 15:15

Margaretha Barbara Kuster-Leu

75 years3 November 2026SH

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Kurt Kundert

70 years28 October 2026SH

Elke Bolli-Herrmann

82 years2026Stein am Rhein, SH

Livio Bergamini

Acknowledgement

93 years19 September 2026Schaffhausen, SH

Acknowledgement

Oktober 2026 Die vielen Beileidsbekundungen, die aufrichtige Verbundenheit und Anteilnahme, die wir zum Abschied unseres lieben Vaters, Schwiegervaters, Grossvaters und Urgrossvaters Livio Bergamini von so vielen Menschen erfahren durften, haben uns tief bewegt. Ganz herzlich bedanken wir uns für all die persönlichen Begegnungen, die uns Trost und Mitgefühl vermittelt haben, und für die einfühlsamen Worte und Zeilen der zahlreichen Beileidskarten für die würdige und bewegende Abschiedsfeier durch Frau Bernadette Peterer für das wunderschöne Orgelspiel von Frau Saori Eckle für die schönen Kränze an der Abdankungsfeier und am Grab für die grosszügigen Spenden an die Stiftung Schönbühl, Schaffhausen für die umfassende und herzliche Pflege und Betreuung im Altersheim Schönbühl Wir tragen all die schönen Erinnerungen an unseren lieben Vater, Schwiegervater, Grossvater und Urgrossvater in unseren Herzen. Die Trauerfamilie

Ursula Hediger Bührer

71 years22 October 2026Gächlingen, SH

Thomas Martin Fischer

Acknowledgement

68 years3 September 2026Schaffhausen, SH

Acknowledgement

DANKSAGUNG Tief bewegt von der überaus grossen und von Herzen kommenden Anteilnahme möchten wir uns bedanken für die Blumen- und Geldspenden, für jeden Händedruck, jede gefühlvolle Umarmung oder herzlich geschriebenen Worte des Trostes. Thomas Martin Fischer 1958 – 2026 Besonders danken möchten wir - Pfarrer Peter Vogelsanger für die schönen Worte - dem Organisten - allen Anverwandten, Nachbarn, Freunden und Bekannten In liebevoller Erinnerung. Die Trauerfamilie

Karola Rosa Flora Stottele-Greub

90 years27 October 2026Wilchingen, SH

Lilly Neukom

97 years27 October 2026SH

Kurt Böni

90 years26 October 2026SH

Ceremony on Wednesday 11 November at 14:00

Berthold Stamm

92 years25 October 2026Schleitheim, SH

Simone Igea Chiozza-Rusconi

92 years24 October 2026SH

Ceremony on Thursday 12 November at 15:00

Klaus Notter

85 years24 October 2026Beringen, SH

Ernst Stäuble

97 years23 October 2026SH

Ceremony on Tuesday 17 November at 13:30

Dieter Buck

94 years21 October 2026Schaffhausen, SH

Marlies Windler

70 years18 October 2026Schaffhausen, SH

Rose-Marie Gabrielle Morger

86 years16 October 2026Schaffhausen, SH

Ceremony on Wednesday 11 November at 15:00

Hanni Buck-Eggli

93 years14 October 2026Schaffhausen, SH

Madeleine Klaiber-Hummel

Acknowledgement

96 years12 September 2026Schaffhausen, SH

Acknowledgement

Beim Abschied unserer lieben Madeleine Klaiber-Hummel durften wir viel Verbundenheit erfahren. Unser herzlicher Dank gilt allen, die ihr Leben mit Freundschaft und Zuneigung bereichert und uns beim Abschied liebevoll begleitet haben. Danke für die vielen berührenden Worte und die stillen Umarmungen. Ein besonderer Dank geht an das Pflegeteam 2000 für die einfühlsame und fürsorgliche Betreuung, Herrn Pfarrer Troxler für die würdevolle Gestaltung der Messe sowie Herrn Honegger für die schöne musikalische Umrahmung, die der Abdankung eine feierliche Stimmung verliehen hat. Schaffhausen, im Oktober 2026

Bruno Gaier

71 years21 October 2026SH

Ceremony on Friday 13 November at 13:30

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What to do in case of death in the canton of Schaffhausen?

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
The death must be officially reported to the Civil Registry Office of the place of death within 48 hours. This procedure is required to obtain burial or cremation permits.
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Latest funeral announcements in the Canton of Schaffhausen

Below you will find the most recent death notices published in the towns of Schaffhausen, Neuhausen am Rheinfall, Stein am Rhein and throughout the Schaffhausen region.

Funeral services and death notices in the Canton of Schaffhausen

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In the days after a death, everything feels urgent

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