Where can I find the latest funeral notices for Pontresina?

On Funere.com , you can view all real-time updated obituaries and funeral notices for Pontresina . Our platform keeps you informed about local ceremonies and helps you discover where to publish an obituary in Switzerland to reach family and friends in the most efficient and respectful way.

What should I do immediately after a death in Pontresina?

In the event of a death in Pontresina, immediately contact 144 or a local doctor for the medical confirmation of death. Next, you must contact a funeral home operating in Pontresina to arrange the service. Check our full guide on what to do immediately after a death: first steps .

How much does a funeral cost in Pontresina?

The average cost of a funeral in Pontresina starts at approximately 5,000 CHF, but varies based on local cemetery fees and selected services. Many municipalities offer reduced rates for residents; for a full overview, read how much a death costs in Switzerland: all expected fees .

What burial options are available at the Pontresina cemetery?

At the Pontresina cemetery, you can choose between cremation (selected by 80% of Swiss families) and traditional burial. Each municipality has specific regulations for scattering ashes or using niches. If you're undecided, read our comparison on cremation or burial: how to choose the right option .

Which office in Pontresina should be notified of the death?

The death must be reported within 48 hours to the Civil Registry Office of Pontresina (or the relevant district office). You will need to present the medical death certificate and the deceased's ID. Find the complete checklist at administrative formalities after a death: documents not to forget .

Deaths, obituaries and tributes in Pontresina

All notices published in the municipality of Pontresina and the surrounding Engadin / St. Moritz / Albula area. Information updated from the leading sources and local newspapers.

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Madeleine Immler-Schmid

80 years20 June 2026Pontresina, GR

Christian Drost

58 years3 April 2026Pontresina, GR

Private ceremony

Heinz Stutzmann

65 years15 January 2026Pontresina, GR

Conradin Thom-Ambühl

89 years13 January 2026Pontresina, GR

Irma Amacher-Vonmoos

96 years27 August 2023Pontresina, GR

Serafino Battista De Piaz

96 years6 December 2023Pontresina, GR

Kurt Wyss

61 years30 December 2023Pontresina, GR

Adriano Braun

81 years8 January 2024Pontresina, GR

Mario Sappa

90 years24 January 2024Pontresina, GR

Edmondo Lorenzo-Prevost

53 years2 May 2024Pontresina, GR

Christian Walther

87 years25 August 2024Pontresina, GR

Paul Schmid

81 years4 October 2024Pontresina, GR

Diego Tuena-Zanolari

89 years9 November 2024Pontresina, GR

Duri Stupan-Schwarz

90 years13 February 2025Pontresina, GR

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Funeral homes - Pontresina

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Bestattungsinstitut Wilhelm AG

Thusis, GRInformative profile

Onoranze funebri Bertossa

Grono, GRInformative profile

Caprez Bestattungen AG

Chur, GRInformative profile

What to do in case of death in Pontresina?

An interactive checklist to guide you through the first administrative and personal steps.

1. Contact the doctor
First 2 hours
If the death occurs at home, immediately contact the family doctor or the 144 emergency service for the official confirmation of death and the issuance of the medical certificate (essential for all further steps).
2. Choose a funeral home
Organise transport and the first wishes of the deceased.
3. Inform loved ones and the potential employer
Before any public announcement, it is essential to personally inform the family, close friends, and any potential employer of the deceased.
4. Official notification to the Civil Registry Office
Must be done at Zivilstandsamt der Region Maloja (within 48 hours).
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Practical Guide: What to do in case of death in Pontresina

Pontresina residents must declare a death to the Zivilstandsamt der Region Maloja within the required timeframe.

Legal Procedures

Deaths in Pontresina are declared to the Zivilstandsamt der Region Maloja. The announcement must be made within 48 hours. The office is located at Via Maistra 12, 7500 St. Moritz. Contact the office by telephone at +41 81 552 53 80 or by email at za@regio-maloja.ch.

Zivilstandsamt der Region Maloja

+41 81 552 53 80

Cemetery and resting place

Friedhof Sta. Maria is the main cemetery in Pontresina, located at Via Giarsun 58, 7504 Pontresina. It offers inhumation and cremation services.