What happens to the any precious metals or orthopaedic implants?
All metals remaining following cremation will be disposed of in the most suitable manner to reduce the impact to our environment. This will include the sensitive recycling of orthopaedic implants and metal residues to avoid the usage of non-renewable resources and comply with existing legislation. After cremation any metals present will be removed from the cremated remains and held at the crematorium. Periodically, all metal so recovered will be collected and taken to a central point within the UK for recycling. The Institute of Cemetery & Crematorium Management (ICCM) has contracted the company OrthoMetals to carry out the collection and recycling of metals on a non-commercial, open accounting basis. All surplus monies derived from the recycling scheme will be distributed amongst selected Charities with confirmation from such charities posted on the ICCM website (www.iccm-uk.com). Should the Applicant wish to dispose of any metal residues in any other way e.g. returned to them) then t
