Grave Keeper
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Job involving maintenance such as cleaning cemeteries and graveyards, grass cutting, pruning, etc., to maintain an environment for honoring the deceased.
Description
Grave keepers handle cleaning tasks, plant management such as grass cutting and pruning, inspections and repairs of gravestones and equipment in cemeteries and graveyards, creating a safe environment for visitors to pay respects. They also prepare venues and provide guidance during funerals and events, handle user inquiries, and create reports necessary for cemetery operations. The work is primarily physical labor outdoors, requiring flexible responses to weather and seasonal changes.
Future Outlook
Due to the aging population and the spread of diverse memorial styles, demand for traditional grave keepers remains stable. However, with the large-scale development and commercialization of cemeteries, new skills such as event operations and IT-based management are required.
Personality Traits
Honest / Interested in the natural environment / Polite and courteous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Day Shift / Outdoor Work / Seasonal Variations / Shift Work / Solo Work / Team Collaboration
Career Path
Grave Keeper Apprentice → Grave Keeper → Senior Grave Keeper → Cemetery Manager → Facility Management Supervisor
Required Skills
Cleaning / Communication Skills (User Support) / Gravestone Cleaning and Repair / Pruning
Recommended Skills
Basic Gardening Knowledge / Buddhist Ritual Assistance / Special Equipment Operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it is necessary to prevent damage to gravestones and equipment and manage them carefully. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical strength is required for outdoor grass cutting, cleaning, etc. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because advanced analysis or logical thinking is not particularly required. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because it centers on following prescribed work procedures rather than creative ideas. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because only simple quantity management is needed, and advanced mathematical analysis is hardly required. |
Related Qualifications
- Ordinary Motor Vehicle Driver's License
Aliases
- Cemetery Caretaker
- Cemetery Manager
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