There are medical implants in people that need to be removed before cremation, which includes the recycling of pacemakers. At Direct Recycling Systems, we offer pacemaker cremation recycling. When thinking about recycling inside of the deathcare industry, most industry professionals are familiar with seeing recycling for crematories. Recyclers offering full-service programs have long been known for their abundance of calls to owners about all kinds of implants collected in their processing areas. Oftentimes it is regarding dental implants, but recycling pacemakers before cremation for funeral homes is a growing aspect that needs attention.
Over the years, we have found more of our crematorium partners that offer trade services asking questions like, “Is there anything you can do for our funeral directors that are removing pacemakers when preparing the deceased for cremation?” Our staff recognizes that every funeral home does not own a crematory. We also understand that our crematory partners strive to put together the best possible service and solutions for the funeral homes they serve. Fundamentally, the way we serve customers is very similar to these partners. At Direct Recycling Systems, we believe it is important for us to learn, understand, and educate first. As well as to provide a reputable and transparent service second.
We proudly put our customers first in order to ensure they are educated and informed in order to make the best possible decision for their business. With our years of service in tow, we feel as if funeral homes across the country have been underserved by the recycling community. And due to this, they have received a lack of information about the contents of a pacemaker and a viable solution for them to properly recycle them. It is far too often we hear from funeral directors that pacemakers are simply sitting around the premises. When in reality these pacemakers can be recycled.
It is important for funeral homes to recycle pacemakers, because some of the pacemaker manufacturers are utilizing wiring that is platinum coated material. And this material has great value. In reality, the overall value is not going to be massive. However, in the grand scheme, pacemakers have the potential to find their way into the trash or bio-hazard bins, which is detrimental to our environment. By making the decision to recycle pacemakers, you are giving your business a proper way to record disposing of them from your facility. On top of that, you are preventing items such as lithium batteries from going into landfills and damaging the environment. So a win-win all around.
Pacemaker cremation recycling involves the proper disposal and recycling of pacemakers after cremation. Here are key points regarding this process.
Direct Recycling Systems cares about this industry and is proud to offer pacemaker cremation recycling. It is all about recognizing that not every funeral home has a crematory, but they do have a need that warrants our type of business. It is also about recognizing that our job isn’t fully done if there are Funeral Directors out there who do not have the proper way to recycle their medical implants that contain valuable precious metals.
So, if you have a funeral home without a crematory we encourage you to start learning more by reaching out to our team for questions and general education on pacemakers.
When you reach out, we can answer any questions about pacemaker cremation recycling, as well as the other metal recycling services we offer. Learn more about post cremation recycling and how Direct Recycling Systems is your answer!
