California to legalize burial by 'human composting'
A new law signed by Governor Gavin Newsom offers California residents another option besides burying or cremating a loved one. Assembly Bill 351, w...
A new law signed by Governor Gavin Newsom offers California residents another option besides burying or cremating a loved one. Assembly Bill 351, written by Assembly member Cristina Garcia (D—Bell Gardens), allows natural organic reduction facilities to be established in California. These facilities process human remains into soil — informally known as 'human composting.' Seattle-based company Recompose offers natural organic reduction services in the Pacific Northwest. Morgan Yarborough, a funeral director with the company, told CapRadio that the process offers both a meaningful and environmentally-friendly way to honor the deceased.