Legal and Political Government - Cemetery Worker
Legal and Political Government - Cemetery Worker
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Cemetery workers prepare and maintain graves, memorial sites and gardens.
- Measure and mark out grave spaces
- Dig and prepare graves with a mechanical excavator or hand tools
- Maintain lawns, verges and plants around the cemetery
- Keep pathways clear, empty bins and remove litter
- Check headstones for damage and remove those that are unsafe
- Keep work records up to date
As a Cemetery Worker, you could work at a cemetery.
Your working environment may be physically demanding and outdoors in all weathers.
Cemetery Workers tend to work between 41 to 43 hours a week. You could work both weekdays and weekends.
Starting: 拢17,000
Experienced: 拢25,000
You can apply directly for a job as a cemetery worker, if you've got some of the skills needed for this role. For example, you must be able to deal sensitively with bereaved people.
You don't need any particular qualifications, although employers may ask for GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), including English. Experience in landscaping, gardening, construction or use of a mechanical mini digger can be useful.