New York legalizes human composting and the sixth state in the U.S. to do so. Also known as natural organic reduction or terramation, this is very big news for the funeral industry at large.
New York residents rejoiced over the weekend as Governor Hochul signed Bill A382 into law, allowing for human composting to take place in the state effective immediately. New York is the sixth state to allow this process, closely following California’s approval of Bill AB-501 back in September. Click here to see the New York Post article on the subject and click here to see the Pix 11 broadcast.
Podcast with NY Assemblymember Amy Paulin
Assemblymember Amy Paulin initiated Bill A382 to legalize natural organic reduction in New York. Our CEO Micah was able to sit down with Assemblymember Paulin just before the bill was signed by Governor Hochul on the evening of December 30th, 2022. Check out the podcast here!
Starting the New Year with New York
Return Home is proud to be at the forefront of composting legislation throughout the United States, and as New York legalizes human composting, we feel it is just the beginning! As more states on the East Coast of the U.S. continues to initiate and sign legislation authorizing human composting, Return Home looks to expand and offer our services to people in their local area.
Check Out the Legislation Page and Connect for Updates!
Return Home realizes that without the support of communities interested in sustainable death care, legislation would not be taking place all over the U.S. Thank you to all of those who have supported the cause thus far, and to those of you interested in legislation in your area, you can click here to receive a template to customize and send to your local legislator. Thank you also to Governor Hochul for allowing us to share the news that “New York legalizes human composting!”
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