Deaths, obituaries and tributes in Scharans

All notices published in the municipality of Scharans and the surrounding Chur / Rhine Valley area. Information updated from the leading sources and local newspapers.

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What to do in case of death in Scharans?

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 Zivilstandsamt der Region Viamala (within 48 hours).

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

Scharans residents must declare a death to the Zivilstandsamt der Region Viamala within the required timeframe.

Legal Procedures

Deaths in Scharans are registered through the Zivilstandsamt der Region Viamala. The announcement of a death must be made within 48 hours. Contact the office at +41 81 632 15 48 for further guidance on the declaration process.

Zivilstandsamt der Region Viamala
+41 81 632 15 48

Cemetery and resting place

Friedhof Quadra is the main cemetery in Scharans, located at 7412 Scharans. It offers inhumation and cremation services.

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