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Why you should start thinking about death (w/ Alua Arthur)

How to Be a Better Human

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Green Burial and Human Composting

In a green burial, the body is buried in a shallow grave without a concrete vault, allowing for natural decomposition. Visitors are given coordinates to locate the burial site, which typically lacks a headstone. Another option for natural decomposition is human composting, where the body is placed in a vessel and turned periodically until it decomposes into soil.

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