Where can I find the latest funeral notices for Gutenswil?

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

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

The average cost of a funeral in Gutenswil 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 Gutenswil cemetery?

At the Gutenswil 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 Gutenswil should be notified of the death?

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

All notices published in the municipality of Gutenswil and the surrounding Zurich Oberland area. Information updated from the leading sources and local newspapers.

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Ruth Berchtold Schröter

78 years21 January 2026Gutenswil, ZH

Peter Max Bergmann

87 years15 December 2020Gutenswil, ZH

Willi Kägi-Denzler

87 years14 July 2021Gutenswil, ZH

Walter Temperli-Kern

97 years6 August 2021Gutenswil, ZH

Ursula Schnellmann

74 years1 September 2022Gutenswil, ZH

Nina Tuma-Brady

76 years7 April 2023Gutenswil, ZH

Alfred Temperli

82 years18 April 2023Gutenswil, ZH

Daniele Mario Frangi

81 years6 January 2024Gutenswil, ZH

Walter Heinrich Schüepp

85 years5 September 2024Gutenswil, ZH

Barbara Keller

71 years1 November 2024Gutenswil, ZH

Ursula Schüepp-Bockhorn

82 years19 April 2025Gutenswil, ZH

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Funeral homes - Gutenswil

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Bestattungsamt der Stadt Uster

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AAA Bestattungen Schrag GmbH

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Steiner Vorsorge AG

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What to do in case of death in Gutenswil?

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 Zivilstands- und Bestattungsamt Volketswil (within 48 hours).
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Practical Guide: What to do in case of death in Gutenswil

Gutenswil residents must report deaths to the Zivilstands- und Bestattungsamt Volketswil, the civil registry and burial office serving the area.

Legal Procedures

To declare a death in Gutenswil, contact the Zivilstands- und Bestattungsamt Volketswil at +41 44 910 21 00 or zivilstandsamt@volketswil.ch. The office is located at Zentralstrasse 21, 8604 Volketswil.

Zivilstands- und Bestattungsamt Volketswil

+41 44 910 21 00

Cemetery and resting place

Friedhof Volketswil is the main cemetery serving Gutenswil, located at Zentralstrasse 1, 8604 Volketswil. The cemetery does not operate a crematorium.