Publication
Why place an online death notice on todesanzeigenschweiz.ch?
With an online obituary, you can reach mourners quickly, easily and inexpensively. With our simple obituary designer, you can easily create a stylish obituary within a few minutes. In addition, you usually save hundreds, often thousands of francs compared to a traditional newspaper ad.
Where is the obituary published?
The obituary is published in the obituary directory of todesanzeigenschweiz.ch – if you wish (see the «Private» option). The obituary can also be downloaded as a PDF file.
What does the «Private» option mean?
The «Private» option gives you the option of not publishing the obituary in the public directory. Instead, you will receive a private link. This link can only be viewed by people you share it with.
Our guide “Grief and Fraud: How to Protect Yourself” explains which personal details are better left out of a public obituary and how to prevent misuse.
Can I schedule the publication?
Yes – set the death notice to «Private» and then send us the desired publication date by e-mail.
Is the death notice findable on Google?
If the death notice is not published with the «Private» option, it can usually be found on Google and other search engines within a few hours. Sometimes it takes a little longer (24–48 hours).
Cost & payment
What does a death notice cost?
An online obituary costs a one-time fee of CHF 175.
What does a note of thanks or a memorial cost?
An online note of thanks or memorial also costs a one-time fee of CHF 175.
How can I pay?
We accept the following payment methods: TWINT, PayPal, Klarna, American Express, Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay and Google Pay. You can also pay conveniently by invoice. You will receive it by e-mail after completion. The payment period is 30 days.
Why is the online death notice not free of charge?
With the amount you pay for the obituary, we ensure the operation, further development and maintenance of our platform. The creation of our obituary designer has taken a lot of development time. Can't afford the publication price? Please contact us by e-mail or check our free obituary templates for Word.
What does a death notice in the newspaper cost?
That depends on various factors – usually between 700 and 3000 CHF. Also read our article «What does a death notice in the newspaper cost».
Sharing & condolences
How do relatives and friends find out about the death?
Many of our customers send the picture of the announcement via WhatsApp, Facebook or by e-mail. The direct link to the ad can also be forwarded via the sharing function.
Can I show the death notice to relatives before it is published?
Yes. Before you finish the death notice, you can use «Send preview to relatives» in step 2 to send a link via WhatsApp, e-mail or text message. Your relatives can then check names and dates.
How does the online condolence book work?
If you activate the online condolence book, it will be displayed directly below the obituary. This gives relatives and friends the opportunity to express their sympathy. Condolence book entries are always public. You will receive an e-mail notification as soon as someone writes an entry. This mail also gives you the opportunity to remove an entry directly.
Changes & duration
I have placed a death notice and would like to make a change.
Simply send us any changes you would like to make by e-mail – we will be happy to do this quickly and free of charge for you.
How long does a death notice remain online?
A death notice remains online for a period of three years after publication. Before this period expires, you have the option to extend the duration.
What happens when the notice's term expires?
We will inform you in good time by e-mail before the term of your death notice ends. In this e-mail, you will be given the opportunity to easily extend the notice for another three years. If you decide not to extend, you do not need to do anything. The death notice will be automatically and permanently removed from the platform after the period expires.
Newspaper & PDF
Will my death notice also appear in the newspaper?
Not automatically – the price covers the online death notice. The PDF works as a template for any newspaper. For selected regional weeklies in German-speaking Switzerland, you can request a non-binding quote after creating your notice.
I already have a fully designed death notice and would like to publish it on the platform exactly as it is.
That is possible. To do so, send us the notice (e.g. as a PDF) in an e-mail.
What size is the death notice in the PDF?
The width of the death notice in the PDF created by the system is 150mm. The height depends on the content of your notice. For newspapers, it is usually no problem to scale this PDF to the correct size. Please contact us if this is not the case. We will also be happy to send you the background image separately if necessary.