79 years · 16 May 2026 · Bäretswil, ZH
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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 Wetzikon (within 72 hours).
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Bäretswil residents must report deaths to the Zivilstandsamt Wetzikon, the civil registry office serving the commune.
Deaths must be announced to the Zivilstandsamt Wetzikon within 72 hours. The office is located at Bahnhofstrasse 167, 8620 Wetzikon. Contact the office by telephone at +41 44 931 32 00 or by email at zivilstandswesen@wetzikon.ch to report a death or obtain further guidance on the declaration process.
Friedhof Bäretswil is the main cemetery in Bäretswil, located at Friedhofstrasse, 8344 Bäretswil. It offers inhumation, cremation, family tombs, columbarium, and memorial garden options.