Todesanzeige
Todesanzeige is a notice of death published in newspapers, online portals, or by funeral homes in German-speaking regions. It serves to inform the community of a death and to communicate funeral arrangements.
Typical content includes the deceased's full name, age at death, date and place of death, and details
In common usage, Todesanzeige is closely related to Traueranzeige (mourning notice). Nachruf is a longer obituary
Publication and format: Notices are typically paid advertisements and appear in local or regional newspapers, on
Regional practice: The tradition is widespread in Germany, Austria, and parts of Switzerland, with local variations