Where can I find the latest funeral notices for Valchava?

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

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

The average cost of a funeral in Valchava 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 Valchava cemetery?

At the Valchava 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 Valchava should be notified of the death?

The death must be reported within 48 hours to the Civil Registry Office of Valchava (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 Valchava

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

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Helena Good-Malgiaritta

73 years21 December 2018Valchava, GR

Aldo Pfeiffer

67 years26 February 2019Valchava, GR

Vreni Kaufmann-Lörtscher

73 years12 November 2022Valchava, GR

Roman Walther-Casolini

58 years20 February 2010Valchava, GR

Mathias Wetter

87 years1 August 2016Valchava, GR

Sigisbert Oswald-Filli

72 years13 February 2017Valchava, GR

Savina Walther-Imperial

92 years23 October 2018Valchava, GR

Arthur Gross-Florin

83 years30 April 2020Valchava, GR

Peter Paul Spinnler-Amstutz

87 years4 May 2021Valchava, GR

Martin Fliri

86 years3 August 2025Valchava, GR

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Funeral homes - Valchava

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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 Valchava?

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 Region Engiadina Bassa / Val Müstair (within 48 hours).
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Practical Guide: What to do in case of death in Valchava

Valchava, located in canton GR, handles death declarations through the Zivilstandsamt Region Engiadina Bassa / Val Müstair.

Legal Procedures

Deaths must be announced to the Zivilstandsamt Region Engiadina Bassa / Val Müstair within 48 hours. The office is located at Via dals Bogns 161, 7550 Scuol. Contact the office by phone at +41 81 861 00 08 or by email at zivilstandsamt@ebvm.ch for further guidance on the declaration process.

Zivilstandsamt Region Engiadina Bassa / Val Müstair

+41 81 861 00 08

Cemeteries and Resting Places

Valchava manages several cemeteries. The main one is Friedhof Santa Maria Val Müstair (Via Vegla, 7536 Sta. Maria Val Müstair).

Friedhof Santa Maria Val Müstair (Via Vegla, 7536 Sta. Maria Val Müstair)
Friedhof Santa Maria Val Müstair is the main cemetery serving Valchava, located at Via Vegla, 7536 Santa Maria Val Müstair. The cemetery offers inhumation and cremation services.
Friedhof Kloster St. Johann Müstair (Via Maistra 18, 7537 Müstair)
Friedhof Kloster St. Johann Müstair is located in Valchava at Via Maistra 18, 7537 Müstair. The cemetery offers inhumation as a sepulture type and does not have a crematorium.
Friedhof Tschierv (7532 Tschierv)
Friedhof Tschierv is a cemetery serving Valchava, located at 7532 Tschierv. It offers inhumation as a sepulture type and does not have a crematorium.