Grave Tending 101: Start to Client-Ready
Training & tools to start offering grave tending services confidently and professionally
Honor legacies. Build a meaningful business. Start a fulfilling new chapter — on your schedule.
If you've ever felt called to care for the resting places of loved ones — yours or others’ — this self-paced training gives you everything you need to begin a compassionate, impactful career in grave tending. Whether you’re seeking a flexible side business, a service-based career, or a way to help families in your community, this course will guide you step-by-step.
Payment options: pay in full, or use Klarna / Afterpay / Zip installments at checkout (if available).
At Grave Tending Solutions, we don’t just teach you how to clean and plant around headstones—we teach you how to start, run, and grow a successful grave tending business. ✔️ Proper Cleaning Techniques ✔️ Business Essentials ✔️ Client Management ✔️ Tools of the Trade ✔️ Ethical & Legal Considerations
What You’ll Get Inside the Course
🎥 10 Hours of Easy-to-Follow Videos Lessons
Learn at your own pace through detailed training modules covering both working in your craft and in the back office.
7-lessons (each with multiple sessions):
Getting Started - Planting - Cleaning - Client Folders - The Back Office - Marketing - Wrapping Up & Planning
Templates + tools (so you’re not reinventing the wheel):
Editable Word + Excel templates for planning, pricing, and back-office setup
Course Notebook + Planning Workbook to keep your notes and next steps organized
PDF shot lists + supply lists so you can document your work professionally and show up prepared
Short demos for tracking revenue/expenses and calculating pricing per service
📅 12 Months of Access
You’ll have access to the course portal, videos, templates, and updates for a full year.
📁 Member-Only Resources & Templates
Get the exact tools professionals use, including:
Client intake forms
Service checklists
Pricing calculators
Marketing guide
Business planning workbook
Finance templates
Everything you need to start with confidence.
💻 Monthly GTS Community Calls
Support is a big part of the program! We don’t want you to “go it alone.” This registration includes:
Invitation to the monthly GTS Community Zoom calls (typically the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm ET for sharing, for Q&A, and knowing you’re part of a greater community of grave tending professionals (replays posted within 24 hours)
Personal connection - have a question outside the coaching calls? Just reach out via email.
Who This Course Is For
This program is designed for anyone who feels called to this work:
Aspiring grave care professionals
People seeking a flexible, meaningful side business
Genealogy enthusiasts
Caregivers and family historians
Compassionate individuals who want to serve their community
No prior experience required — just heart, willingness, and a desire to learn.
Who This Course Is Not For
This course is not a good fit for everyone. You will want to look elsewhere if you’re:
Looking for a quick cash grab
Interested in working for someone else
Do not enjoy working outdoors
FAQs
1. “Do I need permission from the cemetery?”
In most cases, you don’t need “special permission” the way people fear.
Most cemeteries have rules/guidelines posted, often right on their website. If you stay within guidelines (and you’re not doing restoration/repairs), you’re typically fine.
And if a cemetery does require formal authorization, it’s often a simple process where the family authorizes you to work at that gravesite.
2. “How do I clean safely?”
Great question—because this isn’t about power tools or aggressive products.
Inside the course I teach an approach to modern headstone care focused on safe methods and using proven products, so you can do quality work without guessing.
3. “How much should I charge?”
Setting your initial prices can be stressful! That’s why I teach how to figure your break-even pricing first (your base), and then add what your time is worth.
Pricing isn’t just about flowers—it includes travel, supplies, overhead, admin time, and the value of the result you’re delivering.
4. “How do I get clients?”
You don’t need to cast a wide net to get clients.
The two most reliable channels I’ve used long-term:
Web search (simple website + Google Business Profile)
A local, trusted channel (like a church bulletin)
In the course you’ll learn about other methods, including how to avoid over-spending on marketing.
5. Do you offer a payment plan?
I don’t offer an in-house payment plan, but you may see installment options at checkout through Klarna, Afterpay, or Zip (availability depends on your location and approval).
At Grave Tending Solutions, we don’t just teach you how to clean and plant around headstones—we teach you how to start, run, and grow a successful grave tending business. ✔️ Proper Cleaning Techniques ✔️ Business Essentials ✔️ Client Management ✔️ Tools of the Trade ✔️ Ethical & Legal Considerations
Payment options: pay in full, or use Klarna / Afterpay / Zip installments at checkout (if available).