What does a Cemetery Gardener do?

You maintain cemetery grounds and design gravesites.

What education does Cemetery Gardener require?

Apprenticeship (EFZ) (36 months)

How much does a Cemetery Gardener earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 50'000, mid ~CHF CHF 62'000 per year (approximate).

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Cemetery Gardener

Nature & Environment

Cemetery gardeners maintain and care for cemetery grounds and are responsible for their appearance. The professionals are either employed by the municipality or work as self-employed contractors. They carry out the following activities:

Entry

~CHF 50'000

CHF 4'167/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 62'000

CHF 5'167/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 75'640

CHF 6'303/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education

LevelApprenticeship (EFZ)

Duration36 months

Your path to Cemetery Gardener

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Secondary School

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Decision

ApprenticeshipHigh SchoolSpecialized School

Apprenticeship (EFZ)

Company + vocational school

3–4 years

Optional: Vocational Baccalaureate+1 year

Opens path to UAS

Work directlyBMS during apprenticeshipBMS after apprenticeship

Career Start

Qualified professional

Starting salary: CHF 50'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics3/10

🔬 Science5/10

💻 IT2/10

🔧 Manual8/10

🎨 Artistic3/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance6/10

🎨 Creativity4/10

🤝 Social Contact6/10

💪 Physical Demands7/10

🔮 Future Outlook6/10

🔥 Demand (current)6/10

✨ AI Risk3/10

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