Abstract: A bucket lifting apparatus includes a bucket that has a bottom wall and a peripheral wall. A coupler includes a post. A lower handle is attached to the post. A plurality of arms each has a first end and second end. Each of the first ends is attached to the post. Each of the first and second lateral sides has at least one arm attached thereto. Each of the arms is arcuate. At least one loop is attached to one of the second ends. At least one strap is attached to one of the second ends. The at least one strap has a free end is removably extendable through the at least one loop. The peripheral wall of the bucket is abutted against the arms and the straps are extended around the bucket. The straps are extended through the loops and the bucket is lifted with the coupler.