Deaths, obituaries and tributes in Zillis

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

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What to do in case of death in Zillis?

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 Zillis

Zillis-Reischen residents must report deaths to the Zivilstandsamt der Region Viamala, the civil registry office serving the region.

Legal Procedures

Deaths must be announced to the Zivilstandsamt der Region Viamala within 48 hours. The office is located at Untere Gasse 1, 7430 Thusis. Contact the office by phone at +41 81 632 15 48 or by email at info@za-viamala.ch to report a death or for further guidance on the declaration process.

Zivilstandsamt der Region Viamala
+41 81 632 15 48

Cemeteries and Resting Places

Zillis manages several cemeteries. The main one is Friedhof Zillis (Kirchweg, 7432 Zillis).

  • Friedhof Zillis (Kirchweg, 7432 Zillis)

    Friedhof Zillis is the main cemetery in Zillis, located at Kirchweg, 7432 Zillis-Reischen. It offers inhumation and cremation services.

  • Friedhof Reischen (Reischen, 7432 Zillis)

    Friedhof Reischen is a cemetery in Zillis-Reischen located at Reischen, 7432 Zillis-Reischen. It offers inhumation as a sepulture type and does not have a crematorium.

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