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On Funere.com , you can view all real-time updated obituaries and funeral notices for Rickenbach SO . 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 Rickenbach SO?

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

The average cost of a funeral in Rickenbach SO 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 Rickenbach SO cemetery?

At the Rickenbach SO 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 Rickenbach SO should be notified of the death?

The death must be reported within 48 hours to the Civil Registry Office of Rickenbach SO (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 Rickenbach SO

All notices published in the municipality of Rickenbach SO and the surrounding Eastern region area. Information updated from the leading sources and local newspapers.

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Urs Kissling-Kamber

Anniversary4th year

80 years26 July 2022Rickenbach SO, SO

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What to do in case of death in Rickenbach SO?

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 Kreis Olten-Gösgen (within 48 hours).
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Practical Guide: What to do in case of death in Rickenbach SO

Rickenbach SO residents must declare a death to the Zivilstandsamt Kreis Olten-Gösgen within the required timeframe.

Legal Procedures

Deaths in Rickenbach SO are declared to the Zivilstandsamt Kreis Olten-Gösgen, located at Hauptgasse 25, 4600 Olten. The announcement must be made within 48 hours. Contact the office by phone at +41 62 311 87 81 or by email at za.og@vd.so.ch for further guidance.

Zivilstandsamt Kreis Olten-Gösgen

+41 62 311 87 81

Cemetery and resting place

Friedhof Hägendorf is the main cemetery serving Rickenbach SO, located at Friedhofweg, 4614 Hägendorf. It offers inhumation, cremation, columbarium, and jardin souvenir sepulture types.