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Human Composting: A New Approach to Dealing with the Dead

This chapter explores the concept of human composting as an alternative burial method, discussing the process and its environmental and emotional aspects. It follows the perspective of Bree, a funeral director who shares her thoughts on traditional handling of dead bodies and the environmental impact of cremation. The chapter also features an interview with Katrina Spade, the creator of the human composting process, discussing her inspiration and the science behind composting.

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