The alternative burial method that could soon come to Australia (opens original article in a new tab)

A Sydney MP is proposing legislation to legalise human composting in New South Wales, aiming to provide a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to traditional burials and cremations.

• Sydney MP Alex Greenwich introduces bill to legalise human composting in NSW
• Human composting, or natural organic reduction, is currently legal in Germany and 14 US states
• The process converts bodies into soil, offering a sustainable and potentially cheaper alternative to burials and cremations
• The bill aims to address burial space shortages and high funeral costs, with potential availability as early as 2027