Green Burial and Human Composting

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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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