Where can I find the latest funeral notices for Wolfenschiessen?

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

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

The average cost of a funeral in Wolfenschiessen 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 Wolfenschiessen cemetery?

At the Wolfenschiessen 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 Wolfenschiessen should be notified of the death?

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

All notices published in the municipality of Wolfenschiessen. Information updated from the leading sources and local newspapers.

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Nidwalden
Wolfenschiessen

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Margrit Mathis-Waser

93 years18 July 2026Wolfenschiessen, NW

Paul Mathis-Rätzer

92 years21 June 2026Wolfenschiessen, NW

Berta Christen-Häcki

97 years20 March 2026Wolfenschiessen, NW

Pia Blättler-Fanger

81 years19 March 2026Wolfenschiessen, NW

Ferdinand Meyer-Hürlimmann

83 years12 November 2025Wolfenschiessen, NW

Josef Zumbühl

71 years2 November 2025Wolfenschiessen, NW

Josef Christen-Würsch

98 years22 October 2025Wolfenschiessen, NW

Klaus Scheuber-Konrad

76 years12 August 2023Wolfenschiessen, NW

Walter Häcki-Loppacher

79 years14 October 2023Wolfenschiessen, NW

Erika Odermatt

44 years18 November 2023Wolfenschiessen, NW

Michi Baumann-Scheuber

53 years12 July 2024Wolfenschiessen, NW

Rita Maria Rothmund-Frischherz

77 years11 September 2024Wolfenschiessen, NW

Berta Waser-Matter

94 years23 October 2024Wolfenschiessen, NW

Luzia Mathis-Infanger

96 years13 November 2024Wolfenschiessen, NW

René Walter Odermatt

53 years18 January 2025Wolfenschiessen, NW

Anna Zumbühl-Schmitter

96 years7 March 2025Wolfenschiessen, NW

Martha Zumbühl-Odermatt

93 years6 July 2025Wolfenschiessen, NW

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What to do in case of death in Wolfenschiessen?

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 und Bürgerrecht Nidwalden (within 48 hours).
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Practical Guide: What to do in case of death in Wolfenschiessen

Wolfenschiessen residents must report deaths to the Zivilstandsamt und Bürgerrecht Nidwalden, the civil registry office serving the canton.

Legal Procedures

To declare a death in Wolfenschiessen, contact the Zivilstandsamt und Bürgerrecht Nidwalden at +41 41 618 72 60 or zivilstandsamt@nw.ch. The office is located at Marktgasse 3, 6371 Stans.

Zivilstandsamt und Bürgerrecht Nidwalden

+41 41 618 72 60

Cemeteries and Resting Places

Wolfenschiessen manages several cemeteries. The main one is Friedhof Wolfenschiessen (Kirchweg, 6386 Wolfenschiessen).

Friedhof Wolfenschiessen (Kirchweg, 6386 Wolfenschiessen)
Friedhof Wolfenschiessen is located at Kirchweg, 6386 Wolfenschiessen and offers inhumation, cremation, and columbarium services. The cemetery does not have an on-site crematorium.
Friedhof Oberrickenbach (Oberrickenbach, 6386 Wolfenschiessen)
Friedhof Oberrickenbach is a cemetery in Wolfenschiessen located at Oberrickenbach, 6386 Wolfenschiessen. It offers inhumation and cremation services.