cemetery attendant

Description

Cemetery attendants maintain the cemetery ground in good condition. They ensure the graves are ready for burial prior to funerals and ensure accurate burial records. Cemetery attendants offer advice to funeral services directors and the general public.

Theoretical Knowledge

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

cost management

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

promote human rights liaise with local authorities cooperate with funeral directors maintain inventory of tools affix memorial plaques prepare graves maintain burial records administer appointments advise on funeral services

OPTIONALOptional competences

prepare planting area relate empathetically maintain turf and grass lift heavy weights greet guests operate excavator prune plants work ergonomically maintain plant health train employees plant according to guidelines oversee maintenance work operate landscaping equipment maintain plant soil nutrition provide visitor information assist in the placement of gravestones