A cheque for £6,000 has been presented to Wessex Cancer Support after they were nominated for funding as part of the recycling of metals scheme run by the Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management.
The scheme, which is carried out with consent from bereaved families, raises funds from the recycling of metals from cremation to donate to a chosen charity.
Laura Haytack received the cheque from Councillor Karen Lucioni on behalf of Wessex Cancer Trust, saying:
“The Trust believes that there should be help and support available to everyone living with cancer, when and where they need it. One in two of us will be diagnosed with cancer in our lifetime. Wessex Cancer Trust provides free and local emotional support to anyone living with cancer.
“We offer a drop-in service, professional counselling, complementary therapies, activities, support groups and courses. We also run services in the heart of the community and transport on our Daisy Buses to help Islanders get to their hospital appointments.”
“Our ambition is a future where everyone affected by cancer receives the support that empowers them to live well with and beyond cancer. We can continue supporting Island people with this funding.”
Interesting, I have never thought about what they do with metal parts from a body during cremation.
Glad it is being put to good use, hard to imagine drinking a beer knowing that the can is made from Aunt Maud’s old false hip though.
I wonder, do they need consent from the relatives to use their loved and cherished ones hips though etc.
Just think, if all the money they squandered going to the moon where there is clearly nothing! We could have possibly found a cure for many fatal conditions.
The article clearly states that consent was given so maybe read the article first before wittering again. As for your other odd comment … dear me …
Well that’s a bonus !
I always thought any metals had to be buried in the crematorium grounds????
But hey if a charity can benefit why not ?
You will be more than welcome to my gold filling .
No, even staples get kept! I think it’s an excellent idea, it’s a wonderful place and they care about what they do.I had the pleasure of visiting and they are professional and respectful 🙂
Cancer charities get too much money for their posh offices and other luxuries. Give the money to some smaller charities that do need it.