Cemetery Manager
れいえんかんりしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Other Service Occupations
- Minor : Service Occupations Not Elsewhere Classified
Summary
A profession involving the operation and management of cemeteries and graveyards, facility maintenance, and user support.
Description
Cemetery managers handle all aspects of maintenance and management of cemeteries and graveyards. Specifically, they clean and maintain burial plots, care for trees and plantings, inspect and maintain equipment, and ensure a comfortable and safe environment. They also manage customer interactions such as guiding users, contract procedures, attending interments and reburials, and collecting annual management fees. When operated by public institutions or temples, they assist in creating management and operation plans that comply with laws and support operations such as joint memorial services. There is extensive outdoor work, requiring careful communication with users and stakeholders.
Future Outlook
Due to declining birthrates, aging population, and nuclear families, demand for traditional graveyards is slightly decreasing. However, with the rise in diverse funeral needs such as eternal memorial graves and tree burials, cemetery operations managers are required to propose new operation plans and possess technical skills for facility maintenance.
Personality Traits
Compassionate / Polite and Courteous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Early Morning Work / Outdoor Work / Shift Work / Weekend and Holiday Work
Career Path
Support Staff → Cemetery Manager → Senior Cemetery Manager → Facility Management Supervisor → Operations Manager
Required Skills
Cleaning / Contract Procedures / Customer Service and Guidance / Facility Inspection and Maintenance / Tree Pruning
Recommended Skills
Disaster Prevention Knowledge / Hygiene Management / Lawn Mower Operation / Simple Electrical and Water Facility Maintenance
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because overlooking small scratches or dirt on gravestones or facilities is not allowed. |
| Communication Skills | Because careful interaction with users and stakeholders is necessary. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | There is a lot of outdoor work and heavy labor, requiring physical stamina. |
| Planning & Organization | It is necessary to systematically plan cleaning, work schedules, and management of usage sections. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Routine tasks are the main focus, and creativity is not highly required. |
Related Qualifications
- Cleaning Operations Supervisor
- Landscaping Construction Management Technician
- Ordinary Motor Vehicle Class 1 Driver's License
Aliases
- Cemetery Administrator
- Cemetery Operations Staff
- Graveyard Manager
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- Funeral Director
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