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

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

The average cost of a funeral in Piazzogna 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 Piazzogna cemetery?

At the Piazzogna 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 Piazzogna should be notified of the death?

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

All notices published in the municipality of Piazzogna and the surrounding Bellinzonese / Three Valley area. Information updated from the leading sources and local newspapers.

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Fiorenza Chassot Paroni

63 years15 May 2014Piazzogna, TI

Ingrid Schmidt Sartorius

74 years28 October 2017Piazzogna, TI

Ruth Hösli-Schlittler

84 years8 May 2020Piazzogna, TI

Pasquale Zanini

71 years30 October 2020Piazzogna, TI

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Funeral homes - Piazzogna

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Onoranze Funebri Pesciallo

Bellinzona, TIInformative profile

Rossetti SA Onoranze Funebri

Biasca, TIInformative profile

Onoranze Funebri Andreetta - Jacobacci

Bellinzona, TIInformative profile

What to do in case of death in Piazzogna?

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 Piazzogna

Piazzogna residents must report deaths to the Ufficio circondariale dello stato civile di Locarno within the required timeframe.

Legal Procedures

Deaths in Piazzogna are declared to the Ufficio circondariale dello stato civile di Locarno, located at Via della Posta 9, 6600 Locarno. The announcement must be made within 48 hours. Contact the office by phone at +41 91 816 15 31 or by email at di-scsc.locarno@ti.ch for further guidance on the declaration process.

Ufficio circondariale dello stato civile di Locarno

+41 91 816 15 31

Cemetery and resting place

Cimitero di Piazzogna is the main cemetery in Piazzogna, located at Piazzogna, 6575 Gambarogno, Svizzera. It offers inhumation, cremation, and columbarium sepulture types.