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

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

The average cost of a funeral in Stein am Rhein 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 Stein am Rhein cemetery?

At the Stein am Rhein 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 Stein am Rhein should be notified of the death?

The death must be reported within 48 hours to the Civil Registry Office of Stein am Rhein (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 Stein am Rhein

All notices published in the municipality of Stein am Rhein and the surrounding Oberer Kantonsteil area. Information updated from the leading sources and local newspapers.

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Charlotte Ledermann

86 years10 June 2026Stein am Rhein, SH

Ceremony on Friday 3 July at 14:00

Salvatore Langellotti

86 years29 April 2026Stein am Rhein, SH

Berthi Bill

84 years24 April 2026Stein am Rhein, SH

Hansjörg Zaugg

78 years8 April 2026Stein am Rhein, SH

Private ceremony

Heidy Weingart Elmer

102 years24 March 2026Stein am Rhein, SH

Jolanda Gnädinger-Galli

83 years15 March 2026Stein am Rhein, SH

Eduard Bosshard-Thalmann

82 years1 February 2026Stein am Rhein, SH

René Riedweg

91 years20 January 2026Stein am Rhein, SH

Nelly Greub-Zingg

96 years22 January 2026Stein am Rhein, SH

Hansueli Debrunner

89 years10 January 2026Stein am Rhein, SH

Ruth Weber-Stübi

82 years7 January 2026Stein am Rhein, SH

Hildegard Böni-Schmal

88 years8 January 2026Stein am Rhein, SH

Hedi Vetterli-Hintermann

95 years6 January 2026Stein am Rhein, SH

Günther Josef Grötchen

84 years19 November 2025Stein am Rhein, SH

Roman Ehrat-Jud

78 years12 September 2025Stein am Rhein, SH

Inge Gassler

85 years3 September 2025Stein am Rhein, SH

Kurt Winiger

88 years5 September 2025Stein am Rhein, SH

Markus Bischof

70 years4 September 2025Stein am Rhein, SH

Elfriede Meyer-Pfeifer

93 years27 December 2024Stein am Rhein, SH

Gerhard Norbert Hauf

68 years2 January 2025Stein am Rhein, SH

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What to do in case of death in Stein am Rhein?

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 Schaffhausen (within 48 hours).
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Practical Guide: What to do in case of death in Stein am Rhein

In Stein am Rhein, deaths must be reported to the Zivilstandsamt Schaffhausen, the civil registry office for the canton.

Legal Procedures

Deaths in Stein am Rhein are registered through the Zivilstandsamt Schaffhausen. The office is located at Stadthausgasse 12, 8200 Schaffhausen. You can contact the office by phone at +41 52 632 55 36 or by email at zivilstandsamt.sh@stsh.ch.

Zivilstandsamt Schaffhausen

+41 52 632 55 36

Cemeteries and Resting Places

Stein am Rhein manages several cemeteries. The main one is Stadtfriedhof Stein am Rhein (Switzerland).

Stadtfriedhof Stein am Rhein (Switzerland)
Stadtfriedhof Stein am Rhein is the main cemetery in Stein am Rhein, Switzerland. It offers inhumation, cremation, and columbarium services.
Friedhof Kirche Burg (Burg, 8260 Stein am Rhein)
Friedhof Kirche Burg is a cemetery in Stein am Rhein located at Burg, 8260 Stein am Rhein, Switzerland. It offers inhumation and cremation services.