A children's hospice in Worcestershire has received an early Christmas present of £11,500.
Acorns Children's Hospice, which provides care for young people with life-limiting conditions, received the money from Redditch Borough Council.
The donation came from the recycling of metals left after cremations at Redditch Crematorium.
Mel Hall, an area fundraiser for Acorns, said: "We are humbled by the generosity of the families who supported this scheme at what would have been extremely difficult times in their own lives.
"This is a legacy that will make a very real difference to the children and families Acorns supports."
The Wythall-based charity, which needs around £35,000 a day to fund care at its three hospices and in the community, relies on donations and fundraising for around two-thirds of its funding.
The crematorium runs an optional metal recycling scheme as part of its service to families.
The money raised is regularly donated to charities that support people through bereavements and end-of-life care.
Councillor Sharon Harvey, Redditch Borough Council’s portfolio holder for environmental services, said: "Acorns does such good work for seriously ill children in our area.
"We are proud to be able to pass on the generosity of so many families like this, which will help Acorns do more of that work which supports people going through really difficult times, especially at such a poignant time of year as Christmas."
Leader of the council, Councillor Joe Baker, added: "The crematorium’s long history of green innovation and support for our wonderful local charities is something Redditch can be really proud of."
Acorns provides specialist palliative care for over 780 children and support for more than 1,000 families each year.
Anyone interested in getting involved with Acorns can find more information on the charity's website.
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