Where can I find the latest funeral notices for Rufi?

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

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

The average cost of a funeral in Rufi 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 Rufi cemetery?

At the Rufi 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 Rufi should be notified of the death?

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

All notices published in the municipality of Rufi and the surrounding Linthgebiet r. area. Information updated from the leading sources and local newspapers.

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Pia Egli-Fischli

81 years18 June 2026Rufi, Schänis, SG

Ernst Egli-Schnider

85 years17 October 2025Rufi, Schänis, SG

Armin Zweifel-Eberhard

84 years7 October 2019Rufi, Schänis, SG

Albin Fischli-Jud

83 years26 October 2019Rufi, Schänis, SG

Ernst Zweifel-Siegenthaler

73 years26 February 2020Rufi, Schänis, SG

Dorothea Jud-Kühne

86 years2 May 2020Rufi, Schänis, SG

Alfons Hässig

83 years28 May 2020Rufi, Schänis, SG

Hedi Mächler-Jud

88 years3 December 2021Rufi, Schänis, SG

Albert Jud-Wille

89 years11 December 2021Rufi, Schänis, SG

Albin Gmuer

77 years13 January 2022Rufi, Schänis, SG

Gertrud Zweifel

83 years31 December 2022Rufi, Schänis, SG

Vitus Jud

69 years9 June 2025Rufi, Schänis, SG

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Funeral homes - Rufi

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Herrsche Bestattungen GmbH

Montlingen, SGInformative profile

Bestattungsdienst Brühlmann GmbH

St. Margarethen TG, SGInformative profile

Keller Bestattungen GmbH

Rorschach, SGInformative profile

What to do in case of death in Rufi?

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 Zivilstandskreis Uznach (within 48 hours).
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Practical Guide: What to do in case of death in Rufi

Rufi is served by the Zivilstandskreis Uznach civil registry office, located in the canton of St. Gallen.

Legal Procedures

The Zivilstandskreis Uznach handles civil registry matters for Rufi. The office is located at Obergasse 24, 8730 Uznach. Contact the office by phone at +41 55 285 23 82 or by email at zivilstandsamt@uznach.ch for information regarding death declarations and related procedures.

Zivilstandskreis Uznach

+41 55 285 23 82

Cemeteries and Resting Places

Rufi manages several cemeteries. The main one is Friedhof Schänis (Kirchrain, 8718 Schänis).

Friedhof Schänis (Kirchrain, 8718 Schänis)
Friedhof Schänis is the main cemetery in Schänis, located at Kirchrain, 8718 Schänis. It offers inhumation and cremation services.
Friedhof Maseltrangen (Maseltrangen, 8718 Schänis)
Friedhof Maseltrangen is a cemetery in Schänis located at Maseltrangen, 8718 Schänis. It offers inhumation and cremation services.