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Death – What to do in Würzburg in Würzburg

The most important steps after a death in Würzburg – death certificate, funeral and estate management.

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Step 1⏱ 2–5 Min

Confirm death & death certificate (medical)

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The doctor must be called immediately. Without a medical death certificate no funeral can take place!

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.

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Emergency: 112 (ambulance) or medical emergency service 116 117
Death certificate (medical): issued by doctor – needed for official death certificate and funeral
Funeral home: can be contacted after the medical certificate – helps with all further steps

Medical emergency service 116 117↗

Step 2⏱ 5–10 Min

Apply for death certificate at registry office

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.

⏰ Within 3 working days💰 ca. 12 € pro Ausfertigung

📄 Required Documents

Medical death certificate(Required)

ID of deceased(Required)

Birth certificate of deceased(Required)

Marriage certificate (if married)(Optional)

🏛️ Lokale Behördeninfo

•Standesamt Würzburg: Rückermainstraße 2, 97070 Würzburg | Tel. 0931 37 24 21

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Appointment required: wuerzburg.de/rathaus/buergerbuero/terminvereinbarung
Order multiple copies – needed for banks, insurers, pension insurance etc.
Funeral home usually handles the registration completely

Registry office Würzburg↗

Step 3⏱ 2–5 Min

Organise funeral

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.

💰 ca. 3.000–8.000 € (je nach Art der Bestattung)

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Funeral obligation Bavaria: within 96 hours
Find funeral homes: bestatter.de or search 'Bestattung Würzburg'
Types: burial, cremation (most common), tree burial (outside city area)
Statutory death benefit: no longer exists – only if privately arranged

Funeral home search Würzburg↗

Step 4⏱ 2–5 Min

Estate management & inheritance

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.

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Probate court Würzburg: Amtsgericht Würzburg, Ottostraße 5 | Tel. 0931 381-0
Will: must be submitted to probate court immediately
Certificate of inheritance: apply at Amtsgericht – needed for bank accounts and land register
Inheritance tax exemption: spouse €500,000, children €400,000
Estate checklist: banks, pension insurance, health insurer, landlord, phone/internet cancellations

Amtsgericht Würzburg – Probate court↗