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Ashes to ashes, corpse to #compost: #GreenWoodCemetery to offer ‘human composting’ starting in 2027
By Kirstyn Brendlen
"In pursuit of a more eco-friendly future, Green-Wood #Cemetery is going back to basics.
"Starting next year, the storied cemetery will offer a new burial option: 'natural organic reduction,' also known as human composting.
"The process is fairly similar to run-of-the-mill composting. Bodies are sealed in specialized 'pods' on a bed of hay, straw and alfalfa. The pods — designed to regulate moisture and airflow — rock gently back and forth to help speed decomposition.
"After just 40 days, the contents of the pod break down into roughly 160 pounds of nutrient-dense soil, which will be used to support Green-Wood’s many plants and trees. "
Learn more:
https://www.brooklynpaper.com/green-wood-cemetery-human-composting/#SolarPunkSunday #GreenBurial #HumanComposting #NYC #BrooklynNY #CompostingHumanRemains