Cemetery workers prepare and maintain graves and memorial sites.
£11,000 Starter
to£25,000 Experienced
41 to 43 a week
weekends
You can get into this job through:
You could work towards this role by doing an intermediate apprenticeship for horticulture and landscape operatives.
You'll usually need:
You can apply directly for a job as a cemetery worker, if you've got some of the relevant skills needed for this role.
You don't need any particular qualifications, although some employers may ask for GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), including English.
You'll need to be able to deal sensitively with bereaved people. It can also be useful if you have experience in landscaping, gardening or use of a mechanical mini digger
Once you're working, your employer will arrange for you to follow the Cemetery Operatives Training Scheme.
You can find more details about working and training in cemetery work through the Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management.
You'll need:
You may need a driving licence.
Your day-to-day tasks may include:
You could work at a cemetery.
Your working environment may be outdoors in all weathers and physically demanding.
With experience, you could progress to being a supervisor. If your job involves clerical duties, you could train for progression into cemetery administration.
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