By £15,000 boost for bereavement charity
The UK bereavement support charity, Cruse Bereavement’s, local Grimsby, Cleethorpes & Louth branches will benefit from a £15,000 donation from Grimsby Crematorium.
The money was raised through the crematorium’s recycling scheme which sees the sale of recyclable materials salvaged following cremations, usually comprising of metal from the coffin and orthopaedic implants like hip and knee replacement joints.
Proceeds from the sale of recyclable metals have been awarded to charity every year since 2014, with a cheque handover taking place twice a year.
Since 2014, more than £75,000 has gone towards supporting local and national worthy causes.
Previously, the materials were removed and buried in the crematorium grounds but this is no longer possible due to government legislation.
Relatives of the deceased give their consent before the cremation and collection of metals goes ahead.
Branch Manager and Administrator at Cruse Bereavement Support, Lesley, said: “This is a very welcome boost to our finances. It means we will be able to recruit and train new volunteers at a time when our resources have been severely stretched due to the increased demand on our service caused by the pandemic.”
Councillor Stewart Swinburn, portfolio holder for environment and transport at North East Lincolnshire Council, said: “This is the largest donation that we’ve ever made from this scheme and I’m really pleased to be able to present this cheque to another very deserving cause.
“Losing a loved one is incredibly tough and the impact of grief can really be profound. But with the right support on offer, you won’t have to take on that journey alone.”
Cruse offers nationwide support to those experiencing grief after the loss of a loved one.
The charity answers nearly 30,000 calls to their helpline each year with roughly 24,000 people receiving support from the charity this year.
