74 years · 19 October 2023 · Brunnadern, Neckertal, SG
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An interactive checklist to guide you through the first administrative and personal steps.
1. Contact the doctor
First 2 hoursIf 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 Toggenburg (within 48 hours).
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Neckertal, located in canton SG, handles death declarations through the Zivilstandsamt Toggenburg office.
Death must be announced to the Zivilstandsamt Toggenburg within 48 hours. The office is located at Grüenaustrasse 7, 9630 Wattwil. Contact the office by phone at +41 71 987 55 37 or by email at zivilstandsamt@wattwil.ch.
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