A new way to say goodbye: How some US-based companies are turning deceased humans into compost

A new way to say goodbye: How some US-based companies are turning deceased humans in to compost- Technology News, Firstpost








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As creepy as it sounds, human composting or the speedy process of turning the deceased body of a loved one into organic soil is fast becoming a reality in countries where traditional burials and cremations can be expensive and polluting.

Funerals are never an easy subject to deal with, especially when you’re dealing with the death of a loved one. A couple of funeral homes in the United States of America though have come up with a whole new way of dealing with deceased humans – by turning their bodies into compost.

NOR or natural organic reduction is the newest method that certain American families are trying to lay the bodies of their loved ones to rest. Image Credit: Recompose

During the two months that it takes for the body to decompose, the family members can visit the decomposing facility and pay their respects to the deceased, as and when they get ready – there is no urgency of having to come to terms to the death of a loved one.

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