Deaths, obituaries and tributes in Uerzlikon

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

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79 years · 19 January 2026 · Uerzlikon, Kappel am Albis, ZH

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What to do in case of death in Uerzlikon?

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 Sihltal-Albis (within 48 hours).

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Practical Guide: What to do in case of death in Uerzlikon

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

Legal Procedures

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

Zivilstandsamt Sihltal-Albis
+41 44 711 77 93

Cemeteries and Resting Places

Uerzlikon manages several cemeteries. The main one is Friedhof Kappel am Albis (Albisstrasse, 8926 Kappel am Albis).

  • Friedhof Kappel am Albis (Albisstrasse, 8926 Kappel am Albis)

    Friedhof Kappel am Albis is the main cemetery serving Uerzlikon, located at Albisstrasse, 8926 Kappel am Albis. The cemetery offers inhumation and cremation services, though it does not have an on-site crematorium.

  • Friedhof Kappel am Albis (Kappel am Albis, 8926 Kappel am Albis)

    Friedhof Kappel am Albis is the main cemetery in Kappel am Albis, located at Kappel am Albis, 8926 Kappel am Albis. The cemetery offers inhumation and cremation services.

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