PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Traditional burials and cremations will no longer be the only options in Arizona when a loved one passes away.
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs recently signed HB 2081 into law, which will provide a new, eco-friendly alternative for disposing of someone’s body.
The process is called human composting or natural organic reduction.
Instead of being buried or cremated, remains are turned into fertile soil that can be used in someone’s backyard or garden.
Earth Funeral was one of the first companies to provide the service.
Earth Funeral founder Tom Harries says more and more people are looking for another option when it comes to how they want their bodies disposed of after death.
“The beauty of being transformed into soil versus cremation is the process,” said Harries. “It’s a gentle and natural process versus a fire cremation. It is better for the environment, which is important for many people.”
The process costs around $5,000, significantly less than a traditional burial, which can cost more than $12,000. The cost of a cremation can run between $1,000 -$2,000.
Arizona becomes the 8th state to approve human composting. Several other states have introduced bills to allow the process, as well.
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