New Jersey Legalizes Human Composting as Eco-Friendly Burial Alternative

New Jersey legalizes human composting as eco-friendly burial alternative

New Jersey has legalized human composting, becoming the 14th state to offer its residents the environmentally friendly alternative to traditional burial and cremation.

NJ legalizes human composting, allowing remains to become soil

Families who want to forgo a traditional burial to put their loved ones to rest in a more natural way can now do so in New Jersey.

New Jersey legalizes human composting as alternative to traditional burial

The legislation, signed into law last week, will allow funeral homes and facilities in New Jersey to offer the service locally within the next 10 months.

Fabulous #14: New Jersey Governor Legalizes Natural Organic Reduction

It’s been 18 months since New Jersey Assemblyman Herb Conaway, Jr. introduced Bill A4085, which would legalize the process of natural organic reduction (NOR)  in his state. During that time, Conaway, who is now a U.S. Representative, waited patiently as his bill traveled through four committees, sailed through both chambers of legislature, and sat on the desk of Gov. Phil Murphy for three full months. On September 11, 2025, Murphy finally added …