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

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

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

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

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

The death must be reported within 48 hours to the Civil Registry Office of Buchs 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 .

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Anita Eggenberger-Fausch

82 years13 June 2025Buchs SG, SG

Carla Faust

58 years2 July 2025Buchs SG, SG

Ella Thoma-Grob

77 years3 July 2025Buchs SG, SG

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Funeral homes - Buchs 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 Buchs 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 Werdenberg (within 48 hours).
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Practical Guide: What to do in case of death in Buchs SG

Buchs SG residents must declare a death at the Zivilstandsamt Werdenberg, the civil registry office serving the commune.

Legal Procedures

Deaths must be announced to the Zivilstandsamt Werdenberg within 48 hours. The office is located at St. Gallerstrasse 2, 9471 Buchs. Contact the office by telephone at +41 81 755 75 30 or by email at zivilstandsamt@buchs-sg.ch to initiate the declaration process.

Zivilstandsamt Werdenberg

+41 81 755 75 30

Cemetery and resting place

Friedhof Buchs is the main cemetery in Buchs SG, located at Friedhofstrasse, 9470 Buchs SG. It offers inhumation, cremation, columbarium, and jardin souvenir sepulture types.