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# Human Composting Explained
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What it is:** Human composting is a new way to handle bodies after death where a body is placed in a container with natural materials and gradually turns into soil over several weeks, similar to how compost works in a garden.
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Current status:** This option is not yet legal in the UK, but someone is working to make it available as a choice for people who want an environmentally friendly alternative to burial or cremation.
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What you should know:** If this option becomes legal in the future, it would be another choice for families to consider when planning end-of-life care, but there's no action needed right now—this is still being discussed by lawmakers.
Always speak to your doctor before making any changes to your health or treatment.
Source: BBC Health · Read full article ↗
Human composting is when a body placed in a sealed vessel containing organic matter turns into soil.
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