Where can I find the latest funeral notices for Sonvico?

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

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

The average cost of a funeral in Sonvico 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 Sonvico cemetery?

At the Sonvico 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 Sonvico should be notified of the death?

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

All notices published in the municipality of Sonvico and the surrounding Lugano region area. Information updated from the leading sources and local newspapers.

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Irma Signorelli

94 years16 July 2026Sonvico, Lugano, TI

Emma Bassi

80 years29 April 2026Sonvico, Lugano, TI

Antonio Lepori

88 years5 April 2026Sonvico, Lugano, TI

Silvana Pellegrini

79 years31 March 2026Sonvico, Lugano, TI

Franco Muschietti

79 years15 January 2026Sonvico, Lugano, TI

Lucia Ghirlanda Socchi

93 years25 November 2025Sonvico, Lugano, TI

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Funeral homes - Sonvico

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Onoranze Funebri Domenico BolliPartner

Bedigliora, TIOpen 24/7

+41 91 608 12 39

Meneghelli & Co Onoranze Funebri

Lugano, TIInformative profile

Pompe Funebri Fumagalli

Massagno, TIInformative profile

What to do in case of death in Sonvico?

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 Servizio circondariale dello stato civile di Lugano (within 48 hours).
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Practical Guide: What to do in case of death in Sonvico

Sonvico is served by the Servizio circondariale dello stato civile di Lugano for civil registry matters in Ticino.

Legal Procedures

To declare a death in Sonvico, contact the Servizio circondariale dello stato civile di Lugano. The office is located at Via Dottor Giovanni Polar 46, 6932 Breganzona. You can reach them by phone at +41 91 815 25 91 or by email at statocivile.lugano@ti.ch.

Servizio circondariale dello stato civile di Lugano

+41 91 815 25 91

Cemeteries and Resting Places

Sonvico manages several cemeteries. The main one is Cimitero di Sonvico (Strada della Castellanza, 6968 Sonvico).

Cimitero di Sonvico (Strada della Castellanza, 6968 Sonvico)
Cimitero di Sonvico is located in Sonvico at Strada della Castellanza, 6968 Sonvico. The cemetery offers inhumation and columbarium sepulture types.
Cimitero di Lugano (Via Trevano 84, 6900 Lugano)
Cimitero monumentale di Lugano (Via Trevano 84, 6976 Castagnola)
Cimitero monumentale di Lugano is the main cemetery in Lugano, located at Via Trevano 84, 6976 Lugano. It offers inhumation, cremation, and columbarium services, with an on-site crematorium.