There is one profession that every burial needs…the gravedigger. Gravediggers, also known as cemetery workers or burial ground custodians, dig graves in cemeteries for burials. It sounds creepy, but it's a job that must be done whenever someone dies and chooses to be buried.

How do gravediggers work?

Day-to-day tasks

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.

What are the responsibilities of a gravedigger?

Groundskeeping Responsibilities

They mow and water lawns and treat them with fertilizers to remove weeds. They also spray pesticides to keep the grounds free of bees and other other pesky bugs. Moreover, gravediggers plant trees and flowers, prune shrubs, remove weeds and do much of the landscaping.