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New York OKs human composting, becomes 6th state in US to do so

Por: WGN-TV Nation December 31, 2022

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Posted: Dec 31, 2022 / 11:25 AM CST Updated: Dec 31, 2022 / 11:28 AM CST SHARE ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — 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. Maybe his composted remains could be planted outside the family home in Vermont, or maybe they could be returned to the earth... + full article



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