The Crematorium takes part in the metals recycling scheme run by the Institute that means valuable metal items, such as artificial joints, can be recovered during the cremation process and melted down for recycling.

This enables Hereford Crematorium to make awards to deserving causes. Most recently, three further charities have received a share of £10,000: Be More Frank (a named fund of the Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust), Young Lives vs Cancer and SSAFA Herefordshire. 

Since the Crematorium first became involved in the scheme, it has contributed a staggering £201,000 to charities that support people in Herefordshire.

John Gibbon, Direct Services Manager at Hereford Crematorium said:

We are so grateful for the ICCM’s metal recycling scheme, and the incredible generosity of those who have made the decision to participate. Since we joined the scheme, we have been able to make charitable donations of more than £201,000 which is a remarkable sum.

We are open to bids from charities to receive funding from the scheme all year round, so we encourage charities to contact us and let us know about the brilliant work they do. Being part of the Metals Recycling Scheme is a true act of charity and kindness, and it is always our hope that enabling support for these charities is of comfort for those who have lost loved ones.

The metals recycling service is provided at no cost to crematoria who have signed up to the scheme and metals are never recycled without the next of kin’s permission.

If you would like to put your charity forward for consideration, please email Hereford Crematorium at bereavement@herefordshire.gov.uk or telephone 01432 383200.