What to do in case of a sudden death in City of Zurich?

In the event of a death in City of Zurich , the first priority is to contact 144 or a doctor for the medical confirmation of death. Once the certificate is issued, it is essential to contact a local funeral home. See our guide on what to do immediately after a death: first steps .

Where to find updated funeral notices for the City of Zurich region?

On Funere.com , you can check daily all obituaries and funeral notices for City of Zurich . Our platform aggregates local ceremony information to help you pay your final respects. Find out more on where to publish an obituary in Switzerland to reach the entire region.

How much does it cost to organize a funeral in City of Zurich?

The average price for a funeral in City of Zurich ranges from 5,000 CHF to 12,000 CHF. Costs vary based on the municipality and the choice between cremation and burial. For a precise estimate of regional fees, read how much a death costs in Switzerland: all expected fees .

What are the most common burial traditions in City of Zurich?

In City of Zurich , cremation is the most widespread practice, following the 80% national Swiss trend. However, traditional burial remains an available choice at regional cemeteries. To help you decide, check our comparison on cremation or burial: how to choose the right option .

Which documents are needed to report a death in City of Zurich?

For the official notification in City of Zurich , the medical death certificate and the deceased's identity documents are required. The report must be made to the regional Civil Registry Office. Find the full checklist at administrative formalities after a death: documents not to forget .

Obituaries and death notices in City of Zurich

Obituaries and ceremonies updated on Tuesday 7 April

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Obituaries and death notices in City of Zurich

Recent obituaries

Rosa Meier-Wegmüller

Ursula Ruth Keck-Girschik

Harald Kurt Schwarz

Rosa Freda Rieder

Raoul Christopher Kleeb

Erna Rosa Kaufmann-Bosshart

Helena Maria Dubiel

Urs Philipp Bärtschi

Wilhelm Zbinden

Ursula Speich

Margarita Popovic-Palic

Rolf Emil Hochuli

Ambros Henzi

Renata Grubenmann

Jeannette Gisler

Marco Ritter

Elisabet Wetli

René Kurt Föllmi

Fotios Michos

Agatha Theresia Steiner-Winet

Cities in the City of Zurich region

Funeral homes - City of Zurich

Steiner Vorsorge AG

Universitätsspital Zürich

Stadt Zürich Bevölkerungsamt BK 1530

Furat International Repatriation GmbH

Hans Gerber AG Bestattungsdienste

Günthardt Rudolf AG

Frequently asked questions in the City of Zurich region

What to do in case of a sudden death in City of Zurich?

Where to find updated funeral notices for the City of Zurich region?

How much does it cost to organize a funeral in City of Zurich?

What are the most common burial traditions in City of Zurich?

Which documents are needed to report a death in City of Zurich?

What to do in case of death in the City of Zurich region?