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

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

The average cost of a funeral in Obfelden 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 Obfelden cemetery?

At the Obfelden 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 Obfelden should be notified of the death?

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

All notices published in the municipality of Obfelden and the surrounding Limmattal / Knonauer Amt area. Information updated from the leading sources and local newspapers.

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Anniversary2nd year

26 July 2024Obfelden, ZH

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What to do in case of death in Obfelden?

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 Sihltal-Albis (within 48 hours).
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Practical Guide: What to do in case of death in Obfelden

Obfelden residents must declare deaths to the Zivilstandsamt Sihltal-Albis, the civil registry office serving the commune.

Legal Procedures

Deaths in Obfelden must be announced to the Zivilstandsamt Sihltal-Albis within 48 hours. The office is located at Zürichstrasse 10, 8134 Adliswil. Contact the office by phone at +41 44 711 77 93 or by email at zivilstandsamt@adliswil.ch to complete the death declaration procedure.

Zivilstandsamt Sihltal-Albis

+41 44 711 77 93

Cemetery and resting place

Friedhof Obfelden is the main cemetery in Obfelden, located at Räschstrasse, 8912 Obfelden. It offers inhumation, cremation, columbarium, and jardin souvenir sepulture types.