- Who
- Allen McCloskey
- What
- 68:191 year(s):day(s)
- Where
- United States (Galveston)
- When
The longest career as a grave digger is 68 years 191 days, and was achieved by Allen McCloskey (USA), in Galveston, Indiana, USA, as verified on 4 November 2021.
Allen dug his first grave in 1952, and has since then dug graves at over 21 cemeteries. He dug graves by hand for five years before purchasing a backhoe.
Allen's family and community would like to recognize his achievement with a Guinness World Records title to honor all that he has given to them over the years.