Each year, many choose cremation as a respectful option after death. With the informed consent of families, metals recovered after cremation are recycled responsibly through our partnership with OrthoMetals.
The metals include orthopaedic implants mainly fabricated using stainless steel and titanium alloys, as well as coffin staples, and nails. This independently run, audited scheme recycles metals that might otherwise have ended up in landfill and reduces the amount of new metal ores that need to be mined. Twice a year, our members are asked to nominate charities to receive an equal share of the money raised from the combined sale of metals recovered from over 160 crematoriums nationwide.
This unique scheme ensures sustainability, supports important causes, and provides crematoriums with a meaningful way to give back.
What Happens to Orthopaedic Implants After Cremation?
Watch the OrthoMetals process in action. (embed video) An inside look at how orthopaedic metals are ethically and responsibly recycled.
Who Benefits?
Thanks to the collective efforts of participating crematoriums, by 2024 over £20 million had been raised through the scheme in partnership with OrthoMetals. This money, donated to UK charities makes a real difference.
