Deaths, obituaries and tributes in Rikon im Tösstal

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

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80 years · 10 September 2023 · Rikon im Tösstal, ZH
86 years · 23 November 2023 · Rikon im Tösstal, ZH

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What to do in case of death in Rikon im Tösstal?

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 Winterthur (within 48 hours).

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Practical Guide: What to do in case of death in Rikon im Tösstal

In Zell (ZH), deaths must be reported to the Zivilstandsamt Winterthur within 48 hours of occurrence.

Legal Procedures

Deaths in Zell (ZH) are reported to the Zivilstandsamt Winterthur, located at Pionierstrasse 7, 8403 Winterthur. The announcement must be made within 48 hours. Contact the office by phone at +41 52 267 57 66 or by email at zivilstandsamt@win.ch.

Zivilstandsamt Winterthur
+41 52 267 57 66

Cemeteries and Resting Places

Rikon im Tösstal manages several cemeteries. The main one is Friedhof Zell (Friedhofstrasse, 8487 Zell ZH).

  • Friedhof Zell (Friedhofstrasse, 8487 Zell ZH)

    Friedhof Zell is the main cemetery in Rikon im Tösstal, located at Friedhofstrasse, 8487 Zell. The cemetery does not have a crematorium.

  • Friedhof Zell (Friedhofstrasse, 8487 Zell ZH)

    Friedhof Zell is the main cemetery in Zell, located at Friedhofstrasse, 8487 Zell ZH. It offers inhumation, cremation, family tombs, and columbarium services.

  • Friedhof Kollbrunn (Nussbergstrasse, 8483 Kollbrunn)

    Friedhof Kollbrunn is a cemetery serving Zell, located at Nussbergstrasse, 8483 Kollbrunn. It offers inhumation, cremation, and columbarium services.

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