A device for inserting sheet-like elements (F) in respective containers (C) including: - first pick-up members (12) for picking up the sheet-like elements (F) in a flat condition, a transfer device (16) including reception cavities (164) wherein the first pick-up members (12) insert the sheet-like elements (F) carried thereby in a flat condition allowing them to take a U-shape as a result of being inserted in the reception cavities (164), and - second pick-up members (200) with a finger-like shape adapted to be inserted in the reception cavities (164) for picking up the sheet-like elements (F) and insert them in respective containers (C).