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

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

The average cost of a funeral in Blitzingen 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 Blitzingen cemetery?

At the Blitzingen 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 Blitzingen should be notified of the death?

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

All notices published in the municipality of Blitzingen and the surrounding Upper Valais area. Information updated from the leading sources and local newspapers.

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Blitzingen

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Dorothea Zeiter

58 years13 January 2026Blitzingen, VS

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Funeral homes - Blitzingen

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Andermatten Lambrigger Bestattungsdienste AG

Naters, VSInformative profile

Service funèbre Patrick Quarroz

Sion, VSInformative profile

Coquoz & Sarrasin

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What to do in case of death in Blitzingen?

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 Zivilstandsamt Brig-Glis (within 48 hours).
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Practical Guide: What to do in case of death in Blitzingen

Blitzingen is served by the Zivilstandsamt Brig-Glis for civil registration matters including death declarations.

Legal Procedures

To declare a death in Blitzingen, contact the Zivilstandsamt Brig-Glis at +41 27 607 12 80 or zivilstandsamt-brig-glis@admin.vs.ch. The office is located at Alte Simplonstrasse 26, 3900 Brig.

Zivilstandsamt Brig-Glis

+41 27 607 12 80

Cemetery and resting place

Friedhof Blitzingen is the main cemetery in Blitzingen, located at Furkastrasse, 3989 Goms. The cemetery offers inhumation as a sepulture type.