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New Jersey Governor Signs Human Composting Bill as Alternative to Burial and Cremation
New Jersey's new law offers families a respectful, eco-conscious choice with human composting, a process regulated to ensure dignity and environmental benefits, lawmakers said.
- New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed a bill on September 11 legalizing human composting, also called natural organic reduction, as an end-of-life option.
- The bill follows efforts by Hudson County Assemblyman Julio Marenco and joins 13 other states that allow bodies to decompose under controlled, supervised conditions.
- Human composting mixes human remains with natural materials in tanks, turning bodies into soil that families can use instead of burial or cremation.
- Murphy’s office stated the process provides "a respective and environmentally conscious end-of-life option," while supporters emphasize its lower cost and reduced environmental impact.
- Funeral homes across New Jersey will offer this service within 10 months, expanding natural burial choices and reflecting growing acceptance of eco-friendly alternatives.
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