Where can I find the latest funeral notices for Freienstein?

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

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

The average cost of a funeral in Freienstein 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 Freienstein cemetery?

At the Freienstein 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 Freienstein should be notified of the death?

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

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

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Susanne Pflugbeil

42 years13 September 2024Freienstein, ZH

Marianne Frei-Wyss

85 years14 September 2024Freienstein, ZH

Heike Burkard

81 years12 October 2024Freienstein, ZH

Walter Meier-Zweidler

89 years3 November 2024Freienstein, ZH

Alfred Hirz

86 years1 December 2024Freienstein, ZH

René Wehrli

69 years5 December 2024Freienstein, ZH

Beatrice Greuter-Hess

77 years23 January 2025Freienstein, ZH

Shakila Sivasundarakanthan Ganesharatnam

58 years6 April 2025Freienstein, ZH

Jakob Rüegg

89 years14 June 2025Freienstein, ZH

Ernst Riediker-Fritschi

80 years24 July 2025Freienstein, ZH

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Funeral homes - Freienstein

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What to do in case of death in Freienstein?

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 Bülach (within 48 hours).
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Practical Guide: What to do in case of death in Freienstein

Freienstein-Teufen residents must report deaths to the Zivilstandsamt Bülach, the civil registry office serving the commune.

Legal Procedures

To declare a death in Freienstein-Teufen, contact the Zivilstandsamt Bülach at Allmendstrasse 6, 8180 Bülach. You can reach the office by phone at +41 44 863 11 60 or by email at zivilstandsamt@buelach.ch. The office handles all civil registry matters for Freienstein-Teufen residents.

Zivilstandsamt Bülach

+41 44 863 11 60

Cemeteries and Resting Places

Freienstein manages several cemeteries. The main one is Friedhof Federen (Federen, 8427 Freienstein).

Friedhof Federen (Federen, 8427 Freienstein)
Friedhof Federen is the main cemetery in Freienstein, located at Federen, 8427 Freienstein. It offers inhumation, cremation, columbarium, and jardin souvenir sepulture types.
Alter Friedhof bei der reformierten Kirche (Kirchweg, 8427 Freienstein)
Alter Friedhof bei der reformierten Kirche is a cemetery in Freienstein located at Kirchweg, 8427 Freienstein. The cemetery offers inhumation as a sepulture type and does not have a crematorium.