Deaths, obituaries and tributes in Bäch SZ

All notices published in the municipality of Bäch SZ and the surrounding Ausserschwyz area. Information updated from the leading sources and local newspapers.

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79 years · 2 June 2024 · Bäch SZ, Wollerau, SZ
76 years · 4 October 2024 · Bäch SZ, Wollerau, SZ

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What to do in case of death in Bäch SZ?

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 Ausserschwyz (within 48 hours).

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Practical Guide: What to do in case of death in Bäch SZ

Bäch SZ handles death declarations through the Zivilstandsamt Ausserschwyz, the civil registry office serving the region.

Legal Procedures

To declare a death in Bäch SZ, contact the Zivilstandsamt Ausserschwyz at +41 55 416 93 00 or zivilstandsamt@freienbach.ch. The office is located at Unterdorfstrasse 9, 8808 Pfäffikon.

Zivilstandsamt Ausserschwyz
+41 55 416 93 00

Cemeteries and Resting Places

Bäch SZ manages several cemeteries. The main one is Friedhof Freienbach (Kirchstrasse 49, 8807 Freienbach).

  • Friedhof Freienbach (Kirchstrasse 49, 8807 Freienbach)

    Friedhof Freienbach serves Bäch SZ and is located at Kirchstrasse 49, 8807 Freienbach. The cemetery offers inhumation, cremation, family tombs, columbarium, and memorial garden options.

  • Gemeindefriedhof Wollerau (Felsenstrasse, 8832 Wollerau)

    Gemeindefriedhof Wollerau is the main cemetery in Wollerau, located at Felsenstrasse, 8832 Wollerau. It offers inhumation, cremation, and columbarium services.

  • Ref. Friedhof Wollerau in Wilen (Kirchweg, 8832 Wollerau)

    Ref. Friedhof Wollerau in Wilen is a cemetery serving Wollerau, located at Kirchweg, 8832 Wilen bei Wollerau. It offers inhumation, cremation, and columbarium services.

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