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Grief Counsellor

Education & Social

Bereavement counsellors advise, support and accompany people as they come to terms with the loss they have suffered or are expected to suffer, especially when relatives die. They can organise mourning and farewell rituals and funerals. The activity can be part of everyday professional life in palliative care, pastoral care, etc. It is offered by self-employed people in private practice, but also by volunteers.

Entry
~CHF 52'000
CHF 4'333/Mt.
Mid
~CHF 64'000
CHF 5'333/Mt.
Senior
~CHF 76'800
CHF 6'400/Mt.

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

📚 Education
LevelApprenticeship (EFZ)
Duration36 months

Your path to Grief Counsellor

Secondary School

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Decision
ApprenticeshipHigh SchoolSpecialized School
Apprenticeship (EFZ)3–4 years

Company + vocational school

Optional: Vocational Baccalaureate+1 year

Opens path to UAS

Work directlyBMS during apprenticeshipBMS after apprenticeship
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Starting salary: CHF 52'000/year
Academic Requirements
🔢 Mathematics3/10
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🔬 Science3/10
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💻 IT3/10
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🔧 Manual3/10
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🎨 Artistic2/10
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📊 Ratings
⚖️ Work-Life-Balance6/10
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🎨 Creativity7/10
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🤝 Social Contact9/10
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💪 Physical Demands4/10
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🔮 Future Outlook7/10
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🔥 Demand (current)4/10
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AI Risk1/10
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