Where can I find the latest funeral notices for Contra?

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

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

The average cost of a funeral in Contra 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 Contra cemetery?

At the Contra 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 Contra should be notified of the death?

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

All notices published in the municipality of Contra and the surrounding Locarnese / Valleys area. Information updated from the leading sources and local newspapers.

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Margherita Canevascini Waser

78 years15 November 2019Contra, TI

Anna Kuratli-Fund

91 years28 June 2015Contra, TI

Marco Erba

71 years24 July 2016Contra, TI

Thomas Rüede

87 years24 November 2017Contra, TI

Franz Späti-Salzgeber

96 years12 October 2018Contra, TI

Rosita Beltrami-Fochetti

95 years31 July 2019Contra, TI

Gisella Ambrosini Brughelli

92 years21 September 2020Contra, TI

Gian Pietro Milani

79 years24 February 2024Contra, TI

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Funeral homes - Contra

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Onoranze Funebri Bruno Rossi

Gordola, TIInformative profile

Onoranze Funebri Nicora e Vigizzi

Riazzino, TIInformative profile

Onoranze Funebri Sartori

Maggia, TIInformative profile

What to do in case of death in Contra?

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 Ufficio circondariale dello Stato civile di Locarno (within 48 hours).
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Practical Guide: What to do in case of death in Contra

Contra is served by the Ufficio circondariale dello Stato civile di Locarno for civil registry matters including death declarations.

Legal Procedures

Death declarations for Contra must be submitted to the Ufficio circondariale dello Stato civile di Locarno, located at Via della Posta 9, 6600 Locarno. Contact the office by phone at +41 91 816 15 31 or by email at statocivile.locarno@ti.ch for specific procedural requirements and guidance.

Ufficio circondariale dello Stato civile di Locarno

+41 91 816 15 31

Cemetery and resting place

Cimitero di Contra is located in Contra at Contra, 6646 Tenero-Contra and offers inhumation, cremation, family tombs, and columbarium services. The cemetery does not have an on-site crematorium.