ICCM Recycling Metals Scheme

ICCM Metals Recycling Scheme

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.

Pacemakers can also be collected and recycled from yourlocal funeral director to assist them with their own recycling of material Twice a year, our members are asked to nominate charities toreceive an equal share of the money raised from the combined sale of metalsrecovered from over 160 crematoriums nationwide.

This unique scheme ensures sustainability, supports important causes, and provides crematoriums with a meaningful way to give back.

‍Who Benefits?
Thanks to the collective efforts of participating crematoriums, by 2024 over £23 million had been raised through the scheme in partnership with OrthoMetals. This money, donated to UK charities makes a real difference.

ICCM Metals Recycling Update

8,500.00

Barnsley Borough Council

Thank you from Barnsley Hospice Following a further significant donation from the ICCM Recycling of Metals Scheme to Barnsley Hospice, we write to express our sincere gratitude to the bereaved, the ICCM, and Barnsley Crematorium. Your support through this scheme is giving people experiencing bereavement in our community, a safe and confidential environment to talk about their grief. Your lastest donation of £8,500 builds on several years of very generous support for our bereavement service. Thank you for your ongoing support. How will your donation be used? Your latest donation of £8,500 will cover the cost of more than 100 counselling sessions for bereaved family and friends. We use donations from the ICCM Recycling of Metals Scheme to cover the cost of specialist pre- and post-bereavement support for the families and loved ones of people with life-limiting illnesses or palliative care needs in Barnsley. Our qualified counsellors, Janice and Karen, provide one to one bereavement support in our quiet, comfortable counselling suites. They also offer telephone appointment for those who prefer. As well as supporting adults, our counsellors support children aged 5-18 offering clear, honest and age-appropriate information about death and grief.

17,000.00

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council

Council Donates £17,000 to Local Support Charities Two local charities have received a significant boost to support vital grief‑counselling services for people coping with the loss of a loved one. Fresh Minds Education and Cruse Bereavement Support will share a generous £17,000 donation, helping them continue their essential work within the community. This contribution has been made possible through Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s participation in the Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management’s (ICCM) National Recycling of Metals Scheme. Since the Crematorium opened in June 2023, this marks the sixth major donation awarded to local charities, bringing the total amount donated through the scheme to an impressive £65,100. The Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Leah Kirkpatrick, presented the cheque to Kirsty Cherry, Fundraising and Partnership Lead, Fresh Minds Education, and Elaine Brannigan, Senior Development Officer, Cruse Bereavement Support at a special reception held at Antrim and Newtownabbey Crematorium. Speaking at the event, Councillor Kirkpatrick said, “ Both of these organisations carry out remarkable work. Society often expects people to simply ‘move on’ after losing someone they love, but grief is not something that can be rushed. Our communities rely on charities like Fresh Minds Education and Cruse to help people cope with the profound pain of loss. I am delighted that this donation will support their continued efforts, ensuring that anyone facing grief knows that compassionate help is available.” Both organisations play an essential role in supporting bereaved individuals and families. Fresh Minds Education focuses on helping children, young people and their families navigate grief, while Cruse Bereavement Support offers specialist counselling and guidance for anyone experiencing loss.