New York State Becomes Latest to Allow “Human Composting”
New York State has become the latest state to allow “human composting” as an eco-friendly alternative to burial or cremation. Residents can now choose to have their remains turned into soil that can be used for planting flowers, shrubs and trees.
Jan. 03, 2023 2:52AM
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Residents of New York State now have the option to turn their remains into soil after death, in what is seen as an environmentally friendly alternative to burial or cremation. The process involves placing the body with materials such as wood chips, alfalfa and dry straw in a container and allowing it to decompose under the action of microbes. Family members can then receive the soil several weeks later for planting flowers, shrubs and trees. Washington State was the first state to legalize this practice back in 2019.