In 2019, cremation surpassed burial as the most common way to care for someone after death, according to the National Funeral Directors Association. But cremation necessitates the release of more than 500 pounds of carbon dioxide, according to National Geographic. Alkaline hydrolysis, which is similar to chemical cremation, has a lower carbon footprint than traditional cremation, according to the Cremation Association of North America. Natural organic reduction reduces the body to nutrient-rich soil. Recompose, the first company in the U.S. to offer natural organic reduction, sets its price tag at $5,500.

Source: MetroXpress August 08, 2021 09:00 UTC