Where can I find the latest funeral notices for Wattwil?

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

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

The average cost of a funeral in Wattwil 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 Wattwil cemetery?

At the Wattwil 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 Wattwil should be notified of the death?

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

All notices published in the municipality of Wattwil and the surrounding Wil r. / Toggenburg area. Information updated from the leading sources and local newspapers.

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Franz Werner Portmann-Senn

Acknowledgement

83 years17 May 2026Wattwil, SG

Es ist tröstend zu erfahren, wie viel Liebe, Freundschaft und Achtung meinem Ehemann, unserem Vater, Schwiegervater, Grossvater, Onkel und Götti Franz Werner Portmann in seinem Leben und beim Abschied entgegengebracht wurde. Wir danken allen Verwandten, Freunden und Bekannten, die sich in unserer Trauer mit uns verbunden fühlten und ihre Anteilnahme auf so vielfältige Weise zum Ausdruck brachten. Ein besonderer Dank: - an Herr Pater Josef-Maria von der Abtei Otmarsberg, Uznach, für die feinfühligen Worte und für den würdigen, tröstenden Trauergottesdienst. - dem Organisten und dem Werktagschor für die musikalische Begleitung. - für Geld, Blumen und Messespenden. im Juni 2026

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Funeral homes - Wattwil

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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 Wattwil?

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

Wattwil's Regionales Zivilstandsamt Toggenburg handles death declarations in the canton of St. Gallen.

Legal Procedures

To declare a death in Wattwil, contact the Regionales Zivilstandsamt Toggenburg at Grüenaustrasse 7, 9630 Wattwil. You may reach them by phone at +41 71 987 55 37 or by email at zivilstandsamt@wattwil.ch.

Regionales Zivilstandsamt Toggenburg

+41 71 987 55 37

Cemeteries and Resting Places

Wattwil manages several cemeteries. The main one is Friedhof Wattwil (Kirchenrainstrasse, 9630 Wattwil).

Friedhof Wattwil (Kirchenrainstrasse, 9630 Wattwil)
Friedhof Wattwil is the main cemetery in Wattwil, located at Kirchenrainstrasse, 9630 Wattwil. It offers inhumation, cremation, columbarium, and jardin souvenir sepulture types.
Friedhof Krinau (Krinau, 9622 Krinau)
Friedhof Krinau serves Wattwil and is located at Krinau, 9622 Krinau. The cemetery offers inhumation and cremation services.
Friedhof Ricken (Ricken, 8727 Walde SG)
Friedhof Ricken is a cemetery serving Wattwil, located at Ricken, 8727 Ricken SG. It offers inhumation and cremation services.