Longest career as a grave digger (male)
- Who
- Allen McCloskey
- What
- 73:75 year(s):day(s)
- Where
- United States (Galveston)
- When
- 11 November 2025
The longest career as a grave digger is 73 years 75 days, and was achieved by Allen McCloskey (USA), in Galveston, Indiana, USA, as verified on 11 November 2025.
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. He has now officially retired from work.