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Data last updated on 2 August 2026
What does a CemeteryWorker do?
As a cemetery worker you maintain the cemetery and help with grave clearance. You prepare graves, dig them by hand or with machines, carry out burials and keep the grounds neat and dignified. You also maintain your tools and equipment and always work safely, with respect for the visitors and the location. Whether you work as a grave digger or as an employee in a funeral room, discretion and care are central to everything you do. It is physical, largely outdoor work in the funeral services sector, often for a city or municipality. Across Flanders, local governments and funeral companies are looking for reliable people who take pride in keeping cemeteries well maintained.
Typical tasks
- Prepare graves for burials
- Dig graves by hand or with machines
- Carry out burials with care and respect
- Maintain the cemetery grounds and green areas
- Help with grave clearance
- Maintain tools and equipment
- Work safely at all times
Required skills
How to apply via Werkvolk?
- Download the appInstall the free Werkvolk app for iOS or Android.
- See CemeteryWorker matchesSwipe through vacancies that fit your profile and preferences.
- Chat with employersOn a match you talk directly to the employer, no middleman.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the most common questions about applying via Werkvolk.
What does a Cemetery worker do?
A cemetery worker maintains the cemetery and helps with grave clearance. You prepare and dig graves, carry out burials and keep the grounds, paths and green areas neat. You also maintain your tools and equipment and always work safely and respectfully, because visitors come to the cemetery to mourn and remember.
How much does a Cemetery worker earn in Belgium?
A cemetery worker in Belgium usually earns between 15 and 19 euro gross per hour. The exact amount depends on your experience and on whether you work for a city, a municipality or a private funeral company. Public employers often follow fixed pay scales that rise with seniority.
Can you start as a Cemetery worker without experience?
Yes, you can start without specific experience or a diploma. Employers mainly look for physical fitness, reliability and a respectful attitude. You learn the practical side, from preparing graves to grave clearance, on the job from experienced colleagues.
What can you grow into as a Cemetery worker?
With experience you can take on more responsibility, for example coordinating the maintenance of one or more cemeteries or specialising in green maintenance and machine work. Skills like safe outdoor work and machine handling also transfer to related outdoor professions, such as forestry machine operator or timber construction carpenter.
In which sectors and environments does a Cemetery worker work?
You work in the funeral services sector, almost always outdoors on cemeteries. Most cemetery workers are employed by cities and municipalities, others work for private funeral companies. The work combines manual outdoor tasks, green maintenance and support during burials and ceremonies.