Where can I find the latest funeral notices for Rorschach?

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

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

The average cost of a funeral in Rorschach 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 Rorschach cemetery?

At the Rorschach 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 Rorschach should be notified of the death?

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

All notices published in the municipality of Rorschach and the surrounding St. Gallen / surrounding area. Information updated from the leading sources and local newspapers.

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Mercedes Marlen Schneiter Breitenmoser

Anniversary1st year

60 years24 June 2025Rorschach, SG

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Funeral homes - Rorschach

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Keller Bestattungen GmbH

Rorschach, SGInformative profile

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What to do in case of death in Rorschach?

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 der Region Rorschach (within 48 hours).
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Practical Guide: What to do in case of death in Rorschach

Rorschach's civil registry office, Zivilstandsamt der Region Rorschach, handles vital records and registrations for the commune.

Legal Procedures

To declare a death in Rorschach, contact the Zivilstandsamt der Region Rorschach at Hauptstrasse 29, 9400 Rorschach. You may reach them by phone at +41 71 844 21 47 or by email at zivilstandsamt@rorschach.ch.

Zivilstandsamt der Region Rorschach

+41 71 844 21 47

Cemetery and resting place

Zentralfriedhof Rorschach-Rorschacherberg is the main cemetery serving Rorschach, located at Goldacherstrasse 20, 9404 Rorschacherberg. It offers inhumation, cremation, family tombs, columbarium, and memorial garden sepulture types.