This headline sure catches the attention........
Washington Becomes First State to Legalize Corpse Composting
I had heard something about this several months back but had forgotten about it. Just saw an update:
In most parts of the United States, the options for disposing of human remains are fairly limited. Some bodies are destined to be buried in cemeteries; others head for the crematorium. But as of today, a third option is now legal in Washington—human composting—making the state the first in the country to greenlight the practice.
The new legislation, signed into law this morning by Governor Jay Inslee, has yet to take effect. But in May of 2020, licensed facilities in Washington will be able to offer “natural organic reduction” of human bodies. Also included in the law are provisions that allow a procedure called alkaline hydrolysis (sometimes called “liquid cremation”)—which uses heat, pressure, water, and chemicals like lye to break down remains—that’s already legal in 19 other states.
I don't have a problem with this, as long as it's done safely and respectfully. Giving families a 3rd (or 4th) legal alternative is a good thing from my viewpoint.
More about the practice:
Grace & Peace & Love to you all -
Matt