Obituaries and ceremonies updated on Wednesday 8 April
On this page you can view the obituaries and funeral notices published in the Canton of Ticino. The listings are updated daily and come from official sources, local funeral homes and family submissions.
Each notice includes the essential information: name, age, date and place of death, details of the funeral service, and, when available, the option to leave a message of condolence.
You can search for a person by name or municipality, filter the notices by date or location, or create a personalised alert to receive new obituaries from your area by email.
To view notices published across Switzerland, you may visit the page dedicated to national funeral announcements.
Below you will find the most recent obituaries published in the main cities of the canton, including Lugano, Bellinzona, Locarno, Mendrisio, and Chiasso.
This page lists all funeral notices published in the Canton of Ticino, sorted from the most recent to the oldest. The announcements remain available even after the funeral date, providing a permanent digital archive.
If you are searching for a specific obituary, you can use the search bar, filter by municipality or date of death, or select a Ticino municipality from the list provided.
Updates are made daily and include both new notices and any changes relating to funeral services. This allows you to stay informed about funeral publications in your region.
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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
The death must be officially reported to the Civil Registry Office of the place of death within 48 hours. This procedure is required to obtain burial or cremation permits.
5. Publish the obituary for free on Funere.com
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