Where can I find the latest funeral notices for Altstätten SG?

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

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

The average cost of a funeral in Altstätten SG 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 Altstätten SG cemetery?

At the Altstätten SG 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 Altstätten SG should be notified of the death?

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

All notices published in the municipality of Altstätten SG and the surrounding Rhine Valley area. Information updated from the leading sources and local newspapers.

Where

St. Gallen
Rhine Valley
Altstätten SG

Earlier

· 2 notices

Philipp Richard Kern

66 years25 February 2026Altstätten SG, SG

Peter Amsler

79 years8 December 2025Altstätten SG, SG

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Funeral homes - Altstätten SG

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Herrsche Bestattungen GmbH

Montlingen, SGInformative profile

Bestattungsdienst Brühlmann GmbH

St. Margarethen TG, SGInformative profile

Keller Bestattungen GmbH

Rorschach, SGInformative profile

What to do in case of death in Altstätten SG?

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 Rheintal (within 48 hours).
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Practical Guide: What to do in case of death in Altstätten SG

Altstätten in canton SG handles death declarations through the Zivilstandsamt Rheintal, the civil registry office serving the region.

Legal Procedures

To declare a death in Altstätten, contact the Zivilstandsamt Rheintal at Rathausplatz 2, 9450 Altstätten. You can reach the office by phone at +41 71 757 77 30 or by email at zivilstandsamt@altstaetten.ch.

Zivilstandsamt Rheintal

+41 71 757 77 30

Cemeteries and Resting Places

Altstätten SG manages several cemeteries. The main one is Friedhof Altstätten (Bildstrasse 7, 9450 Altstätten SG).

Friedhof Altstätten (Bildstrasse 7, 9450 Altstätten SG)
Friedhof Altstätten is the main cemetery in Altstätten SG, located at Bildstrasse 7, 9450 Altstätten SG. It offers inhumation, cremation, family tombs, columbarium, and memorial garden sepulture types.
Friedhof Hinterforst (Hinterforst, 9450 Altstätten SG)
Friedhof Hinterforst is a cemetery in Altstätten SG located at Hinterforst, 9450 Altstätten SG. It offers inhumation and cremation services.
Friedhof Lüchingen (Lüchingen, 9450 Altstätten SG)
Friedhof Lüchingen is a cemetery in Altstätten SG located at Lüchingen, 9450 Altstätten SG. It offers inhumation and cremation services.