Where can I find the latest funeral notices for Montana?

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

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

The average cost of a funeral in Montana 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 Montana cemetery?

At the Montana 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 Montana should be notified of the death?

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

All notices published in the municipality of Montana and the surrounding Sierre R. / Crans M. area. Information updated from the leading sources and local newspapers.

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Christian Cordonier

65 years2026Montana, VS

Ginette Pichard

85 years5 February 2026Montana, VS

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Funeral homes - Montana

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AAF Pompes Funèbres Roduit

Sierre, VSInformative profile

Pompes Funèbres Charles Theler & Fils

Sierre, VSInformative profile

F. Eggs & Fils Pompes funèbres

Muraz (Sierre), VSInformative profile

What to do in case of death in Montana?

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 Office de l'état civil de l'arrondissement de Sierre (within 48 hours).
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Practical Guide: What to do in case of death in Montana

Crans-Montana residents must declare deaths to the Office de l'état civil de l'arrondissement de Sierre within 48 hours.

Legal Procedures

Deaths in Crans-Montana are declared to the Office de l'état civil de l'arrondissement de Sierre, located at Avenue de France 21, 3960 Sierre. The announcement must be made within 48 hours. Contact the office by phone at +41 27 607 12 40 or by email at etatcivil-sierre@admin.vs.ch.

Office de l'état civil de l'arrondissement de Sierre

+41 27 607 12 40

Cemetery and resting place

Cimetière de Chermignon is the main cemetery in Montana, located at Chermignon, 3971 Crans-Montana, Suisse. It offers inhumation as a sepulture type and does not have a crematorium.