71 years · 8 June 2026 · Niederweningen, ZH
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1. Contact the doctor
First 2 hoursIf 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 Dielsdorf (within 48 hours).
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In Niederweningen, deaths must be reported to the Zivilstandsamt Dielsdorf within 48 hours of occurrence.
Deaths in Niederweningen are handled by the Zivilstandsamt Dielsdorf, located at Mühlestrasse 4, 8157 Dielsdorf. The announcement of a death must be made within 48 hours. Contact the office by phone at +41 44 854 71 80 or by email at zivilstandsamt@dielsdorf.ch to report a death or obtain further guidance on the required documentation and procedures.
Friedhof Niederweningen is located at Breitstrasse, 8166 Niederweningen and serves as the main cemetery for the commune. The cemetery offers inhumation, cremation, family tombs, columbarium, and memorial garden options.