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Liverpool City Council’s Bereavement Service has introduced a metal recycling scheme that has benefited charities supporting individuals dealing with grief. Families who have experienced loss have generously donated £60,000 to six different charities as part of this initiative. This is the first time the Council has engaged in metal recycling post-cremation, and they plan to continue this program in the future.
The six charities that have received donations of £10,000 each offer a variety of services for those facing grief and loss, as well as provide support and guidance to individuals in end-of-life care. The organizations that benefited from this scheme include The Good Grief Trust, University of Liverpool’s Human Anatomy Resource Centre (HARC), Liverpool University Hospitals Charity, Liverpool Women’s Hospital Charity, The Marina Dalglish Appeal, and Samaritans.
Following the cremation process, the Council collects metal items, with the consent of the deceased’s relatives, for recycling purposes. This can include artificial joints, metal plates, and construction metals from coffins. All collected metals are sent to OrthoMetals, a company that also provides recycling services for more than 1,300 crematoria worldwide, as well as for the Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management (ICCM).
The funds generated from recycling these metals are entirely allocated back to bereavement charities, ensuring that the money goes towards supporting those experiencing grief. Additionally, as part of a new initiative, individuals registering a death in Liverpool will receive a condolence and signposting card from The Good Grief Trust, further aiding those navigating through loss. Furthermore, discreet information plaques for this charity will be installed on all pews in the city’s crematoria, offering ongoing support to the bereaved
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