Deaths, obituaries and tributes in Poschiavo

All notices published in the municipality of Poschiavo and the surrounding Italian Grisons area. Information updated from the leading sources and local newspapers.

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89 years · 1 September 2023 · Poschiavo, GR

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What to do in case of death in Poschiavo?

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

  1. 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. 2. Choose a funeral home

    Organise transport and the first wishes of the deceased.

  3. 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. 4. Official notification to the Civil Registry Office

    Must be done at Ufficio di stato civile Valposchiavo (within 48 hours).

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Practical Guide: What to do in case of death in Poschiavo

In Poschiavo, deaths must be reported to the Ufficio di stato civile Valposchiavo within a specific timeframe.

Legal Procedures

Deaths in Poschiavo must be announced to the Ufficio di stato civile Valposchiavo within 48 hours. The office is located at Via da Clalt 2, 7742 Poschiavo. You can contact the office by telephone at +41 81 839 15 03 or by email at statocivile@regione-bernina.ch.

Ufficio di stato civile Valposchiavo
+41 81 839 15 03

Cemeteries and Resting Places

Poschiavo manages several cemeteries. The main one is Cimitero cattolico di Poschiavo (Via da S. Pieru 20, 7742 Poschiavo).

  • Cimitero cattolico di Poschiavo (Via da S. Pieru 20, 7742 Poschiavo)

    Cimitero cattolico di Poschiavo is the main cemetery in Poschiavo, located at Via da S. Pieru 20, 7742 Poschiavo. The cemetery offers inhumation as a sepulture type and does not have a crematorium.

  • Cimitero riformato di Poschiavo (Switzerland)

    Cimitero riformato di Poschiavo is located in Poschiavo, Switzerland. The cemetery offers inhumation as a sepulture type and does not have a crematorium.

  • Cimitero di San Carlo (San Carlo, 7742 Poschiavo)

    Cimitero di San Carlo is a cemetery in Poschiavo located at San Carlo, 7742 Poschiavo. It provides inhumation services.

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