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Washington Becomes First State To Allow Human Composting

By Paige Browning May 22, 2019

Katrina Spade (orange hat) of the Urban Death Project works with student volunteers to prepare a mulch pile at the Western Carolina University Forensic Osteology Research Center. CREDIT: ASHLEY AHEARN/KUOW

Recomposition will be allowed at Washington's crematories starting in May 2020 under a new law signed by Gov. Jay Inslee this week. The final remains can be buried in "scattering gardens" in cemeteries or other locations by permit.Read More

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