In recent years, there has been a growing movement towards alternative methods of burial and funeral practices, with one of the most controversial being human composting. This alternative method of disposition, which involves converting human remains into soil, has generally been met with controversy and opposition. Proponents argue that it is an environmentally friendly and sustainable option, while opponents, such as funeral directors, consider it disrespectful and unsuitable for the dignified treatment of the deceased..
More than a year ago, human composting became legal in New York. But despite hyperbolic and inaccurate stories to the contrary, human composting is not happening within its borders.
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