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JULY 2014
FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS
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Everything You Need to Know About Recycling
Your Post-Cremation Metals
heirs should such liability be discovered after his death.
All materials that contain precious metals must be sent to
an EPA-licensed facility for recycling and refining. The facil-
ity must maintain a Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest cer-
tifying that all EPA laws concerning collection, shipment and
refining of such materials were followed properly.
A proper EPA manifest will resolve the crematory’s cradle-
to-grave liability question of chain of custody. Merely present-
ing a letter stating that a facility is recycling in an EPA-com-
pliant manner is not sufficient proof. It’s up to the crematory
to ask a refiner if they are registered with the EPA and can
produce an EPA-compliant manifest for all their collections
and/or for their EPA ID number.
Getting your Fair Share
One of the biggest differences among refiners is how much
they pay the customer and on what percentage of recovered
metal they base their payment on. Be wary of vendors whose
primary pitch is simply “We pay more.”That’s a blanket state-
ment that doesn’t tell you anything. For instance, two lots of
dental scrap weighing the same will yield different values of
Other vendors pay on as little as 80% of what they recover,
keeping the difference for themselves.
Furthermore, pay close attention to the quoted payout rates.
Many customers are savvy about gold prices, so some refiners
will offer a higher payout percentage on gold but lower per-
centages on platinum, palladium and silver. The majority of
dental scrap contains palladium as it is a very functional and
strong precious metal with varied uses in the dental industry.
A reputable refiner will tell you their rates in advance of your
order. That way you won’t have any unwelcome surprises when
you receive your payment. You shouldn’t have to pay extra for
shipping, either. Competitive direct refiners will offer free con-
tainers, free secure shipping via Fed-Ex or other common carrier.
A good refiner will also offer one-to-one customer service with
a knowledgeable representative who will be your link to the re-
finery and will ask and answer any questions that may arise as
your material flows through the process of refining. If you have
the opportunity, visit the refinery to see and follow the melt and
refining of your material. It’s a fascinating thing to see!
Giving BackWhat You Get Back
For many cremationists who don’t like the idea of directly
benefiting from the precious metals and titanium implants
that they are compensated for, there is another option for
them. One could either support their community or charity
of choice. But don’t leave it to the recycler to do that for you,
since you really don’t know how much they’re taking for their
cut. The more you get back, the more good you can do. And
you also receive the charitable deduction on your taxes.
I know of a number of cremationists who have found cre-
ative ways to do wonderful things with the revenue generated
from recycling. One firm purchased jerseys for the local high
school football team. Another made a four-figure donation
to a local children’s hospital. Several non-profit organizations
have used the money to add new shrubs and flowers for all cli-
ent families to enjoy when they visit a loved one in that cem-
etery.
Whether you choose to donate the proceeds to charity or
put it to use for growing your business, with precious metals
being as valuable as they are, why not get the very highest re-
turn you can on your post-cremation metal? Taking the time
to find a reputable direct refiner will pay very good dividends.
Sheldon Goldner is CEO of Progressive Environmental Services, a
division of Precious Metal Refining Services, Inc., an EPA-licensed
Inc. 500 company.
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precious metals: If a crown is
for a back molar, then there
would be more gold present,
as this crown is going to be
doing a lot of grinding; if the
crown is positioned towards
the front of the mouth, it
will contain less gold and
more palladium. So the gross
weight of the outgoing met-
als is only a small part of the
equation. That’s why when
you hear, “We can pay you
more than what you’re cur-
rently receiving,” you are
only getting partial - even in-
accurate - information.
Some vendors pay on
100% of the metal recov-
ered, but charge additional
fees for assays, refining, and
other treatments or services
that reduce your proceeds.