Where can I find the latest funeral notices for Engelberg?

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

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

The average cost of a funeral in Engelberg 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 Engelberg cemetery?

At the Engelberg 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 Engelberg should be notified of the death?

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

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

Where

Obwalden
Engelberg

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· 5 notices

Josy Petermann Fischer

94 years11 February 2026Engelberg, OW

Leonhard Kessler

91 years9 January 2026Engelberg, OW

Sepp Bacher-Gagliardi

68 years25 December 2025Engelberg, OW

M. Ehrentrudis Gisin

94 years18 December 2025Engelberg, OW

Carl Hess

74 years29 October 2025Engelberg, OW

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Funeral homes - Engelberg

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Zumstein Bestattungsdienste AG

Sarnen, OWInformative profile

Röthlin Bestattungen

Sachseln, OWInformative profile

What to do in case of death in Engelberg?

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

In Engelberg, deaths must be reported to the civil registry office within a specific timeframe according to cantonal regulations.

Legal Procedures

Deaths in Engelberg must be announced to the Zivilstandsamt Obwalden within 48 hours. The office is located at Brünigstrasse 180a, 6060 Sarnen. Contact the office by phone at +41 41 666 35 00 or by email at zivilstandsamt@sarnen.ch to report a death or for further guidance on the declaration process.

Zivilstandsamt Obwalden

+41 41 666 35 00

Cemetery and resting place

Friedhof Engelberg is the main cemetery in Engelberg, located at Klosterstrasse, 6390 Engelberg. It offers inhumation, cremation, and family tomb (tombe familiale) sepulture types.