Death – What to do in Würzburg in Würzburg

In case of death a doctor must be called immediately to confirm the death and issue the death certificate. For unexpected death at home: call emergency services (112). For hospital death: the hospital handles everything.

The death certificate must be applied for at the Standesamt Würzburg – usually within 3 working days of the death. Usually the funeral home handles this registration for you.

In Bavaria a funeral must take place within 96 hours of death (exceptions possible). A funeral home in Würzburg helps with all organisational and official steps.

After death the estate must be settled. If a will exists it must be submitted to the probate court (Amtsgericht Würzburg). Heirs should inform all accounts, insurances and contracts promptly.

All ongoing contracts of the deceased must be cancelled: rent, insurance, phone, subscriptions, memberships.

The certificate of inheritance proves you are an heir. It is applied for at the probate court and is needed for real estate and bank accounts.

After a death: check if the deceased had life or risk life insurance. These must be actively reported to the insurer – they are not automatically paid out. Also for your own provision: now is the moment to protect your family.