Hombrechtikon Graves Set for Clearance by March 2026
Relatives in Hombrechtikon have until March 31, 2026, to remove gravestones and plants from specific find a grave sites, as the funeral office has ordered their clearance. The municipality will not compensate late claims and no new grave plots will be reserved for these urns after clearance.
The find a grave sites affected are urn graves UIV a 3341 - 3353, earth graves E4 2330 - 2359, and earth graves E5 2360 - 2369. According to cantonal funeral regulations, graves disease can be cleared and reused after 20 years. Before removing the gravestone, relatives should inform the cemetery gardener. The decision to clear find a grave sites lies with the local or cantonal authority responsible for cemetery administration, which varies by locality. In Hombrechtikon, this is likely the local municipality or another relevant office.
To find out which authority is responsible, one can contact the local municipality, review local burial regulations, or speak to the cemetery manager.
The legal period of rest for these find a grave sites has expired, and the deadline for clearance is March 31, 2026. The period of rest is not extended even if additional urns are buried after the initial interment. Relatives should remove gravestones and plants by this date to avoid late claims and ensure no new grave plots are reserved for these urns.
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