Delaware Mulls Human Composting As Eco-Friendly Alternative To Burial, Cremation
Updated 2 hours ago Washington is currently the only state that allows human composting. DOVER, Del. (AP) — Democratic lawmakers in Delaware have introduced a measure that would allow composting of human bodies as an alternative to burial or cremation. The bill introduced Thursday would permit a practice that is called “natural organic reduction” but also referred to as “human composting.” The process involves putting a body into a large tank that also holds straw, wood chips or other natural materials for about 30 days. The human remains and organic materials would mix with warm ai...