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Gardener – Cemetery Horticulture Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Gärtner/in - Friedhofsgärtnerei

Gardener specializing in Cemetery Horticulture is a recognized three-year vocational training program in agriculture. You will maintain and design grave sites as well as the entire cemetery grounds with respect and care.

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What you do

  • Planting, maintaining, and designing grave sites
  • Mowing lawns and weeding flowerbeds
  • Watering, fertilizing, and pruning plants
  • Performing seasonal plantings and decorations
  • Maintaining garden tools and machinery
  • Advising relatives on grave design and care

Requirements

  • Physical fitness and enjoyment of outdoor work
  • Good observation skills for plants and their needs
  • Manual dexterity and technical understanding
  • Empathy and respect when interacting with grieving individuals
  • Reliability and meticulousness in work
  • At least a basic secondary school certificate (Hauptschulabschluss) or equivalent
  • German language skills at B1 level

Career prospects

  1. 1Further training as a Master Gardener (Gärtnermeister/in) specializing in cemetery horticulture
  2. 2Specialization in areas like tree care or grave monument maintenance
  3. 3Advancement to operations manager or department head
  4. 4Self-employment with one's own cemetery gardening business
  5. 5Further training as a technician in horticulture and landscape construction

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There are no open positions in this career right now. New positions come in several times a day.

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Frequently asked questions

Answers from our data on salary, length, German level and open positions.

How much do you earn in a Gardener – Cemetery Horticulture Ausbildung in Germany?

Usually 750 to 1,050 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.

What German level do I need for a Gardener – Cemetery Horticulture Ausbildung?

Usually B1 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.

What are the requirements for a Gardener – Cemetery Horticulture Ausbildung?

Physical fitness and enjoyment of outdoor work; Good observation skills for plants and their needs; Manual dexterity and technical understanding; Empathy and respect when interacting with grieving individuals.

Where can I find open Gardener – Cemetery Horticulture Ausbildung positions?

There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.

How to apply as a Gardener – Cemetery Horticulture

Create your German CV, no account needed. Then apply to one of the open positions.

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Career information is based on BERUFENET by the Federal Employment Agency.