Deaths, obituaries and tributes in Vaz/Obervaz

Notices published in the municipality of Vaz/Obervaz. Information updated from the leading sources and local newspapers.

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Martha Bergamin-Hofer
98 years · 23 August 2026 · Lenzerheide/Lai, Vaz/Obervaz, GR ·
Acknowledgement

Herzlichen Dank für die vielen Zeichen der Anteilnahme und Verbundenheit beim Abschied von unserem lieben Mam, Grosi und Urgrosi Martha Bergamin-Hofer. Unser besonderer Dank gilt dem Altersheim Parc für die liebevolle Betreuung, dem Team C10 vom Kantonsspital Chur sowie dem Kirchenpräsidenten für die einfühlsamen Worte. Ebenso danken wir allen, die der Verstorbenen im Leben verbunden waren, die persönlichen Beileidsbekundungen, Spenden an wohltätige Institutionen und stillen Zeichen des Mitgefühls. Wir vermissen dich. In unseren Herzen wirst du ewig leben.

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What to do in case of death in Vaz/Obervaz?

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 Albula (within 48 hours).

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Practical Guide: What to do in case of death in Vaz/Obervaz

Vaz/Obervaz handles death declarations through the Zivilstandsamt Albula, the civil registry office serving the commune.

Legal Procedures

Death declarations in Vaz/Obervaz must be announced to the Zivilstandsamt Albula within 48 hours. The office is located at Stradung 26, 7450 Tiefencastel. Contact the office by phone at +41 81 254 56 30 or by email at za@region-albula.ch to report a death or obtain further guidance.

Zivilstandsamt Albula
+41 81 254 56 30

Cemeteries and Resting Places

Vaz/Obervaz manages several cemeteries. The main one is Friedhof Lenzerheide (Voa Sporz 6, 7078 Lenzerheide/Lai).

  • Friedhof Lenzerheide (Voa Sporz 6, 7078 Lenzerheide/Lai)

    Friedhof Lenzerheide is the main cemetery in Vaz/Obervaz, located at Voa Sporz 6, 7078 Lenzerheide. It offers inhumation, cremation, and columbarium services.

  • Friedhof Zorten (Zorten, 7078 Vaz/Obervaz)

    Friedhof Zorten is a cemetery in Vaz/Obervaz located at Zorten, 7078 Vaz/Obervaz. It offers inhumation and cremation services.

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In the days after a death, everything feels urgent

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