Where can I find the latest funeral notices for Ellikon am Rhein?

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

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

The average cost of a funeral in Ellikon am Rhein 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 Ellikon am Rhein cemetery?

At the Ellikon am Rhein 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 Ellikon am Rhein should be notified of the death?

The death must be reported within 48 hours to the Civil Registry Office of Ellikon am Rhein (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 Ellikon am Rhein

All notices published in the municipality of Ellikon am Rhein and the surrounding Winterthur R. / Weinland area. Information updated from the leading sources and local newspapers.

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Bruno Rähmi

86 years5 November 2015Ellikon am Rhein, ZH

Irma Rähmi

92 years10 January 2017Ellikon am Rhein, ZH

Adolf Nägeli-Möckli

93 years18 April 2017Ellikon am Rhein, ZH

Dominik Tremp

75 years25 August 2020Ellikon am Rhein, ZH

Heinzpeter Hablützel

74 years5 May 2017Ellikon am Rhein, ZH

Dora Zübli-Burkhalter

88 years15 October 2018Ellikon am Rhein, ZH

Fritz Zübli-Burkhalter

92 years21 March 2021Ellikon am Rhein, ZH

Erika Heller-Haefele

65 years30 May 2025Ellikon am Rhein, ZH

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What to do in case of death in Ellikon am Rhein?

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 Winterthur (within 48 hours).
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Practical Guide: What to do in case of death in Ellikon am Rhein

Ellikon an der Thur residents can declare deaths through the Zivilstandsamt Winterthur, the civil registry office serving the canton ZH.

Legal Procedures

To declare a death in Ellikon an der Thur, contact the Zivilstandsamt Winterthur at +41 52 267 57 66 or zivilstandsamt@win.ch. The office is located at Pionierstrasse 7, 8403 Winterthur. No announcement deadline information is available for this procedure.

Zivilstandsamt Winterthur

+41 52 267 57 66

Cemetery and resting place

Friedhof Ellikon am Rhein is the main cemetery in Ellikon am Rhein, located at Dorfstrasse, 8464 Ellikon am Rhein. The cemetery offers inhumation and cremation services, though it does not have an on-site crematorium.