Donations from a Warwick Crematorium raise thousands for The Royal British Legion

A total of £8,000 was raised from a metal recycling scheme there.

Author: Laura SandersPublished 10th Nov 2019
Last updated 10th Nov 2019

A cheque for £8,000 was presented to The Royal British Legion after bereaved families from Oakley Wood Crematorium allowed for the recycling of orthopaedic implants.

The metals used in the replacement of knees and hips, as well as pins used in other bone injuries along with the metals from coffins can all be recycled through the Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management’s Recycling of Metals Scheme.

The Royal British Legion is Warwick District Council's chosen charity for this year.

Warwick District Council’s Chairman, Councillor George Illingworth, along with staff from Oakley Wood Crematorium, presented the cheque to Yanto Evans, the Royal British Legion’s Community Fundraiser and Falklands veteran.

Cllr George Illingworth, who is also the Council’s Armed Forces Covenant Champion says,

“My sincere thanks go to the families who have kindly agreed to the donations at such a difficult time. I am delighted that this year the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal is receiving this substantial amount.”

Yanto Evans added,

“We are very grateful to receive this donation to the Poppy Appeal that will help to fund vital Royal British Legion services here in Warwickshire, including the upkeep of Galanos House in Southam."