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On Funere.com , you can view all real-time updated obituaries and funeral notices for Silvaplana-Surlej . 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 Silvaplana-Surlej?

In the event of a death in Silvaplana-Surlej, immediately contact 144 or a local doctor for the medical confirmation of death. Next, you must contact a funeral home operating in Silvaplana-Surlej 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 Silvaplana-Surlej?

The average cost of a funeral in Silvaplana-Surlej 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 Silvaplana-Surlej cemetery?

At the Silvaplana-Surlej 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 Silvaplana-Surlej should be notified of the death?

The death must be reported within 48 hours to the Civil Registry Office of Silvaplana-Surlej (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 Silvaplana-Surlej

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

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Doris Cahenzli

69 years4 November 2025Silvaplana-Surlej, GR

Urs Grigoli

67 years12 January 2020Silvaplana-Surlej, GR

Anita Gordon-Steinrisser

88 years13 February 2020Silvaplana-Surlej, GR

Ida Hartmann-Cagienard

84 years6 March 2020Silvaplana-Surlej, GR

Rita Riedi

62 years29 April 2020Silvaplana-Surlej, GR

Christel Müller Savay

83 years5 March 2021Silvaplana-Surlej, GR

Katharina Gut

75 years16 September 2021Silvaplana-Surlej, GR

Kurt Züger

90 years12 December 2021Silvaplana-Surlej, GR

Walter Castelberg

76 years7 October 2022Silvaplana-Surlej, GR

Michel Antoine Thoutberger

53 years29 November 2023Silvaplana-Surlej, GR

Arturo Matossi L'Orsa

86 years24 February 2024Silvaplana-Surlej, GR

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Funeral homes - Silvaplana-Surlej

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Caprez Bestattungen AG

Chur, GRInformative profile

Bestattungsinstitut Wilhelm AG

Thusis, GRInformative profile

Onoranze funebri Bertossa

Grono, GRInformative profile

What to do in case of death in Silvaplana-Surlej?

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 Silvaplana-Surlej

Silvaplana is served by the Zivilstandsamt der Region Maloja for civil registration matters including death declarations.

Legal Procedures

Death declarations in Silvaplana must be announced to the Zivilstandsamt der Region Maloja within 48 hours. The office is located at Via Maistra 12, 7500 St. Moritz. Contact the office by phone at +41 81 552 53 80 or by email at za@regio-maloja.ch for further guidance on the declaration process.

Zivilstandsamt der Region Maloja

+41 81 552 53 80

Cemeteries and Resting Places

Silvaplana-Surlej manages several cemeteries. The main one is Friedhof Silvaplana (Mulets, 7513 Silvaplana-Surlej).

Friedhof Silvaplana (Mulets, 7513 Silvaplana-Surlej)
Friedhof Silvaplana in Silvaplana-Surlej is located at Mulets, 7513 Silvaplana and offers inhumation, cremation, family tombs, columbarium, and memorial garden services. The cemetery does not have an on-site crematorium. Contact: +41 81 838 70 72.
Friedhof Champfèr (Wald Albana, 7512 Champfèr)
Friedhof Champfèr is a cemetery in Silvaplana-Surlej located at Wald Albana, 7512 Champfèr. It offers inhumation, cremation, columbarium, and jardin souvenir sepulture types.