Where can I find the latest funeral notices for Knutwil?

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

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

The average cost of a funeral in Knutwil 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 Knutwil cemetery?

At the Knutwil 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 Knutwil should be notified of the death?

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

All notices published in the municipality of Knutwil and the surrounding Sursee / Sempachersee R. area. Information updated from the leading sources and local newspapers.

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Ruedi Kaufmann-Kaufmann

87 years4 July 2026Knutwil, LU

Brigitte Meyer Bucheli

60 years19 February 2026Knutwil, LU

Marianne Schmid

85 years25 January 2026Knutwil, LU

Marietta Steiger

88 years26 September 2025Knutwil, LU

Marlis Nick-Müller

77 years7 June 2020Knutwil, LU

Theresia Maria Hodel

85 years15 December 2020Knutwil, LU

Vinzenz Hummel-Fischer

91 years12 April 2022Knutwil, LU

Marie Krummenacher-Banz

91 years4 July 2022Knutwil, LU

Jakob Hug-Huber

81 years7 October 2022Knutwil, LU

Christina Maria Zimmermann

72 years21 December 2022Knutwil, LU

Sepp Steiger-Fries

85 years16 June 2023Knutwil, LU

Hans Burkard

55 years8 November 2023Knutwil, LU

Hanspeter Hummel-Odermatt

80 years7 September 2024Knutwil, LU

Anton Staffelbach

87 years20 April 2025Knutwil, LU

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Funeral homes - Knutwil

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Bestattungen Hauser AG

Ettiswil, LUInformative profile

Hochuli Bestattungsinstitut GmbH

Triengen, LUInformative profile

AAA Bestattungen Schrag GmbH

Lucerne, LUInformative profile

What to do in case of death in Knutwil?

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 Regionales Zivilstandsamt Sursee (within 48 hours).
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Practical Guide: What to do in case of death in Knutwil

Knutwil residents must declare a death at the Regionales Zivilstandsamt Sursee within 48 hours of occurrence.

Legal Procedures

Death declarations in Knutwil are processed by the Regionales Zivilstandsamt Sursee. The announcement must be made within 48 hours. The office is located at Centralstrasse 9, 6210 Sursee. Contact the office by phone at +41 41 926 90 55 or by email at zivilstandsamt@stadtsursee.ch.

Regionales Zivilstandsamt Sursee

+41 41 926 90 55

Cemeteries and Resting Places

Knutwil manages several cemeteries. The main one is Friedhof Knutwil (Büelstrasse, 6213 Knutwil).

Friedhof Knutwil (Büelstrasse, 6213 Knutwil)
Friedhof Knutwil is the main cemetery in Knutwil, located at Büelstrasse, 6213 Knutwil. It offers inhumation, cremation, family tombs, columbarium, and memorial garden options.
Waldfriedhof Stockacher (Stockacher, 6213 Knutwil)
Waldfriedhof Stockacher is located in Knutwil at Stockacher, 6213 Knutwil. The cemetery offers cremation services.