We are OrthoMetals. We recycle all metals remaining after cremation. More than 1250 crematoria worldwide are currently using the OrthoMetals solution.

OrthoMetals is a family owned and operated business and we have perfected the concept of recycling metals remaining after cremation. We have been doing this for almost twenty years with a sole focus on metals coming from crematoria. Our personal commitment guarantees complete control and transparency of the recycling process for you. The OrthoMetals solution is free of charge for all participating crematoria.

After deduction of our costs, most of the proceeds are returned to the crematoria by OrthoMetals. We encourage crematoria to support charity with the money they receive from recycling metals remaining after cremation.

OrthoMetals takes care of the complete recycling process, so crematoria can focus on what they do best.

Our founding story

In 1997, Jan Gabriëls and Ruud Verberne founded OrthoMetals. Jan was an orthopaedic surgeon and Ruud a logistic manager and recycling expert. The combination of an innovative idea and experience resulted in a great solution: the recycling of metals remaining after cremation. Since the start in 1997, the business has grown extensively, providing service to over 1250 crematoria in 30 countries worldwide today.