The Oaks, Havant Crematorium is donating £4,487 to The Rowans Hospice as part of its open day on Saturday 25 April, the result of a share of funds from a national recycling scheme to which the crematorium belongs.
Recycling of metals following cremation is only done with the written consent of each bereaved family. This metal is recycled by ICCM (Independent Community Care Management Ltd) and the proceeds are shared between its members to donate to charity.
The Oaks open day on Saturday 25 April from 10am-2pm, is intended to demystify and dispel any myths about cremation and also give visitors the opportunity to tour the extensive grounds and find out about the conservation work undertaken in partnership with Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust.
The Rowans Hospice, said: “The Rowans Hospice is delighted to have been nominated by The Oaks to receive the significant donation - the equivalent of supporting nine patients requiring in-patient care at The Rowans Hospice.
The Oaks donated £3473 to Rowan’s Hospice last year and £3,333 to Naomi House Children’s Hospice from the same ICCM scheme.