Deaths, obituaries and tributes in Esslingen

Notices published in the municipality of Esslingen and the surrounding Zurich Oberland area. Information updated from the leading sources and local newspapers.

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What to do in case of death in Esslingen?

An interactive checklist to guide you through the first administrative and personal steps.

  1. 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. 2. Choose a funeral home

    Organise transport and the first wishes of the deceased.

  3. 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. 4. Official notification to the Civil Registry Office

    Must be done at Zivilstandsamt Uster (within 48 hours).

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Practical Guide: What to do in case of death in Esslingen

Esslingen is served by the Zivilstandsamt Uster for civil registration matters including death declarations.

Legal Procedures

To declare a death in Esslingen, contact the Zivilstandsamt Uster at Bahnhofstrasse 17, 8610 Uster. You can reach the office by phone at +41 44 944 72 21 or by email at zivilstandsamt@stadt-uster.ch.

Zivilstandsamt Uster
+41 44 944 72 21

Cemeteries and Resting Places

Esslingen manages several cemeteries. The main one is Friedhof Egg (Schulstrasse 3, 8132 Egg).

  • Friedhof Egg (Schulstrasse 3, 8132 Egg)

    Friedhof Egg is the main cemetery in Esslingen, located at Schulstrasse 3, 8132 Egg. It offers inhumation and cremation services.

  • Friedhof Egg (Forchstrasse 145, 8132 Egg)

    Friedhof Egg is the main cemetery in Egg, located at Forchstrasse 145, 8132 Egg. It offers inhumation, cremation, family tombs, and columbarium services.

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