New York State legalised natural organic reduction, popularly known as human composting, making New York the sixth state in the nation to allow that method of burial.
Howard Fischer, a 63-year old investor living north of New York City, has a wish for when he dies. He wants his remains to be placed in a vessel, broken down by tiny microbes and composted into rich, fertile soil.
Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation on Saturday to legalise natural organic reduction, popularly known as human composting, making New York the sixth state in the nation to allow that method of burial. The end result is a heaping cubic yard of nutrient-dense soil amendment, the equivalent of about 36 bags of soil, that can be used to plant trees or enrich conservation land, forests, or gardens.For urban areas such as New York City where land is limited, it can be seen as a pretty attractive burial alternative.
“A process that is perfectly appropriate for returning vegetable trimmings to the earth is not necessarily appropriate for human bodies,” Dennis Poust, executive director of the organisation, said in a statement.
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