Eastbourne Crematorium metal recycling scheme raises £99,000 for good causes
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Eastbourne Crematorium is a member of the Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management (ICCM) national metals recycling scheme.
Following a cremation, remains may contain metals from orthopaedic implants as well as parts of the coffin.
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Hide AdWhen a bereaved family gives consent, these metals are recycled and proceeds are shared between ICCM members to donate to a charity of their choice.
Most recently, You Raise Me Up (YRMU) gained £12,000 from the scheme.
Councillor Alan Shuttleworth, cabinet member for direct assistant services, said: “A bereavement of any sort is deeply painful, but when it is a young person that sense of loss and pain is even more acute.
“You Raise Me Up is a charity that provides the compassion and support that is needed during these incredibly difficult times.”