Hereford Crematorium last week handed over a cheque for £8,000 to Make-A-Wish, a charity which grants wishes to seriously ill children.

The crematorium has been part of a national metal recycling scheme since 2011, which has allowed it to donate over £80,000 (and counting) to local charities.

The service is provided at no cost to crematoria who have signed up to the scheme and metals are not recycled without the next of kin’s permission, which is sought at the time of the funeral arrangements.

Nikki Wrench, Regional Fundraising Manager at Make-A-Wish UK, said: “This donation will allow us to grant wishes to at least three local children and their families which will be life-changing for them. Because a child’s life shouldn’t be about illness, hospitals and diagnosis – it should be about wonder, joy and hope.

Since November 2011, this scheme has so far raised £84,000 for local charities including the ELY Memorial Fund, The Haven, Cruse Bereavement Care, St Michael’s Hospice, Rocky Lee’s Little Feet and Marie Curie."

If you would like to nominate your charity email Hereford Crematorium at [email protected] or telephone 01432 383200.