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

17,000.00

Mintlyn Crematorium

Mintlyn Crematorium, owned and operated by the Borough Council, has donated £17,000 to the 8:56 Foundation — the largest contribution it has ever awarded through the national ICCM scheme. The funding will support the charity’s ongoing work to improve men’s mental health across West Norfolk. Cllr Simon Ring, Deputy Leader and Cabinet member for Business, said: “The 8:56 Foundation delivers invaluable, life changing work across West Norfolk, supporting men who are struggling with their mental health. Their focus on reducing suicide rates, breaking the stigma around mental health, and tackling loneliness is making a real difference in our communities. “I’m proud that we can make this contribution — the largest ever through this scheme — during Mental Health Awareness Month. This funding will directly strengthen the support they provide and help more men access the help they need.” Abbie Panks, Trustee of the 8:56 Foundation, said: “We are incredibly grateful to Mintlyn Crematorium for this generous donation, which will enable us to provide 485 additional therapy sessions for men who need them. Every session represents a chance for someone to feel heard, supported, and guided through some of the toughest moments of their lives. This contribution will have a profound and lasting impact on the wellbeing of local men and their families.”

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.