Documents to be sent to the Foundation on the death of a member

In every case:

  • a copy of the member’s family register;
  • a copy of the death certificate;
  • a medical report (indicating whether the cause of death was a disease or an accident);
  • a copy of the certificate of inheritance;
  • a copy of the order issued by the Federal Statutory Pension Fund regarding surviving dependants’ pensions;
  • confirmation of any benefits paid out by other social-insurance funds (amount of daily allowances, amount of pensions or daily allowances from the Swiss Accident Insurance Fund (SUVA), amounts from other sources);
  • details of the account (bank name and account number or post office giro account number) into which we can pay any benefits.

If the deceased member was divorced:

  • a copy of the divorce decree.

If the deceased member had dependent children:

  • a copy of each child’s birth certificate or of the apprenticeship contract of any child undergoing training;
  • the monthly amount per child of any family allowances.

Our specialists will be happy to help you complete these formalities.

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