Where can I find the latest funeral notices for Vella?

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

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

The average cost of a funeral in Vella 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 Vella cemetery?

At the Vella 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 Vella should be notified of the death?

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

All notices published in the municipality of Vella and the surrounding Surselva / Viamala area. Information updated from the leading sources and local newspapers.

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Nicolaus Caduff-Camenisch

85 years21 June 2026Vella, Lumnezia, GR

Carmelia Carigiet-Deflorin

92 years25 March 2026Vella, Lumnezia, GR

Felicia Paulina Deragisch-Desax

80 years6 December 2025Vella, Lumnezia, GR

Maria Lombriser

71 years11 September 2025Vella, Lumnezia, GR

Ursula Tonoli-Stoffel

80 years16 December 2023Vella, Lumnezia, GR

Sep Caminada-Caminada

83 years3 January 2024Vella, Lumnezia, GR

Roger Riedi

69 years8 February 2024Vella, Lumnezia, GR

Ursicin Gion Gieli Derungs

89 years13 February 2024Vella, Lumnezia, GR

Casper Casanova

75 years14 March 2024Vella, Lumnezia, GR

Leo Blumenthal-Collenberg

76 years10 November 2024Vella, Lumnezia, GR

Alfred Caduff-Cantieni

89 years6 February 2025Vella, Lumnezia, GR

Antonia de Mont

98 years28 February 2025Vella, Lumnezia, GR

Pius Giusep Lombris-Lechmann

88 years14 April 2025Vella, Lumnezia, GR

Margreta Pelican-Soler

89 years28 April 2025Vella, Lumnezia, GR

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Funeral homes - Vella

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Bestattungsinstitut Wilhelm AG

Thusis, GRInformative profile

Onoranze funebri Bertossa

Grono, GRInformative profile

Caprez Bestattungen AG

Chur, GRInformative profile

What to do in case of death in Vella?

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 Surselva (within 48 hours).
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Practical Guide: What to do in case of death in Vella

Vella is served by Zivilstandsamt Surselva, the civil registry office responsible for registering vital events in the Surselva region.

Legal Procedures

Deaths must be announced to Zivilstandsamt Surselva within 48 hours. The office is located at Glennerstrasse 22a, 7130 Ilanz. You can contact the office by telephone at +41 81 926 25 35 or by email at zivilstandsamt@surselva.ch to report a death or obtain further information about the declaration procedure.

Zivilstandsamt Surselva

+41 81 926 25 35

Cemeteries and Resting Places

Vella manages several cemeteries. The main one is Friedhof Vella (Pleif) (Pleif 111, 7144 Vella).

Friedhof Vella (Pleif) (Pleif 111, 7144 Vella)
Friedhof Vella (Pleif) is located at Pleif 111, 7144 Vella and serves as the main cemetery in Vella. The cemetery offers inhumation, cremation, and columbarium services.
Friedhof Vella (Pleif) (Pleif 111, 7144 Vella)
Friedhof Vella (Pleif) is the main cemetery in Lumnezia, located at Pleif 111, 7144 Vella. It offers inhumation and cremation services.
Friedhof Cumbel (Cadruvi, 7142 Cumbel)
Friedhof Cumbel is a cemetery in Lumnezia located at Cadruvi, 7142 Cumbel. It offers inhumation and cremation services.
Friedhof Degen (Fraissen, 7145 Degen)
Friedhof Degen is a cemetery in Lumnezia located at Fraissen, 7145 Degen. It offers inhumation and cremation services.
Friedhof Lumbrein (Sut Baselgia 12, 7148 Lumbrein)
Friedhof Lumbrein in Lumnezia is located at Sut Baselgia 12, 7148 Lumbrein and offers inhumation and cremation services. The cemetery does not have an on-site crematorium.
Friedhof Morissen (Via Principala 35-81, 7143 Morissen)
Friedhof Morissen is a cemetery in Lumnezia located at Via Principala 35-81, 7143 Morissen. It offers inhumation and cremation services.
Friedhof Vignogn (Oradem Vitg 8A, 7147 Vignogn)
Friedhof Vignogn is a cemetery in Lumnezia located at Oradem Vitg 8A, 7147 Vignogn. It offers inhumation and cremation services.
Friedhof Vrin (Vrin, 7149 Vrin)
Friedhof Vrin is a cemetery in Lumnezia located at Vrin, 7149 Lumnezia. It offers inhumation and cremation services.
Friedhof Surcasti (Surcasti, 7115 Surcasti)
Friedhof Surcasti is located in Surcasti, 7115 Lumnezia and offers inhumation as a sepulture type. The cemetery does not have a crematorium.