Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 69'450 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 73'406 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 70'750 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 72'150 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 88'200 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 76'650 |
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Swiss professionsBusiness, Administration & Tourism
Bestatter/in BP
You accompany grieving people during difficult times and organise dignified farewells.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You organise funerals, prepare the deceased with dignity, and support grieving families.
The role of Bestatter/in BP combines empathetic care with precise organisation. You take many burdens from families during difficult moments by planning farewell ceremonies and handling administrative tasks. At the same time, you ensure the dignified preparation and final journey of the deceased with great respect. This job requires tact, reliability, and strong nerves.
FieldBusiness, Administration & Tourism
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryAdministration, Business & Management
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Bestatterin. Based on 65 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+21% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 65'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 63'125 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 70'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 78'470 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Consulting various | CHF 72'000 | 7 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 71'500 | 35 |
| Health care / Social services | CHF 70'000 | 13 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Bestatter/in mit eidg. Fachausweis
- ⏱ 2 Jahre, berufsbegleitend
Official education path
A 2-year part-time course leads to the federal professional certificate.
Typical training path
Bestatter/in mit eidg. Fachausweis
Prerequisites
- Completion of vocational basic training or a certificate recognised as equivalent by the examination board and 3 years of full-time work in the funeral industry
- Completion of vocational basic training or a certificate recognised as equivalent by the examination board and 5 years of full-time work in a company with an attached funeral service
- Completion of 'Bestatterin und Bestatter mit Zertifikat SVB' or equivalent certificates (not older than five years for exam admission)
Requirements
- Empathy
- Ethical conduct
- Reliability
- Independence
- Enjoyment of administrative tasks
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Empathy
- Reliability
- Independence
- Stability
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand in the preparation room and dress the deceased with great care and respect. Afterwards, you discuss the ceremony details with the family and coordinate the final steps.
- You have empathetic conversations with family members and discuss the necessary arrangements.
- You plan and organise the entire funeral according to the family's wishes.
- You prepare the body professionally by washing, dressing, and arranging it.
- You handle administrative tasks such as death notices, cemetery notifications, and invoices.
- You transport coffins and urns safely to the crematorium or burial site.
- You manage inventory, clean vehicles, and keep the premises tidy.
Working conditions
You work in a funeral home or at a municipal funeral office. You often take on on-call shifts that include evenings and weekends.
Where to learn
- Schweiz. Verband der Bestattungsdienste SVB Geschäftsstelle3000 Bern
Strengths
- Empathy
- Reliability
- Independence
- Stability
Trade-offs
- Shift work
- Emotional strain
- Physical work
- Administrative workload
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