Gunther von Hagens, who invented plastination, a method of preserving bodies by replacing their natural fluids with polymers, ...

A company that transforms human remains into nutrient-rich soil is pushing to legalize the process in North Carolina and says ...

In 2020, Recompose was the first U.S. company to develop the technology needed for the commercial composting of human bodies, ...

The company is pushing to legalize human composting operations in NC, with Charlotte a possibility for a new $10-million facility.

Before Janet Batiansila’s husband, Walter, died last year, the man raised in the French Quarter of New Orleans jokingly wished to be “dragged to a bayou and eaten by alligators.” ...

How Green Burial Can Save Families 30% While Protecting the Planet Saint Paul, United States - July 22, 2026 / Interra ...

The Whitingham center offers an eco-friendly way to decompose the body of a loved one into a cubic yard of soil that you can ...

Interest in body disposal options that are better for the planet has risen in recent years, according to research .

There's growing interest in alternatives to traditional burials and in making the process more environmentally friendly in many countries. For many people, it's about the environmental impact of the ...

WILLIAMSVILLE — At Higher Ground Conservation Burial, markers have been placed and holes have been dug. Mike Mayer, director of The Manitou Project in Williamsville and resident steward of Higher ...