NSW passes ‘human compost’ laws with several MPs saying they will utilise practice after they die
New South Wales has passed legislation legalizing 'terramation,' a process that turns human remains into soil through natural decomposition. The bill, introduced by MP Alex Greenwich, offers citizens an alternative to traditional burial or cremation.
Why it matters
This represents a significant shift in funeral industry regulations and environmental policy, providing a sustainable alternative for end-of-life care.
NSW Independent MP Alex Greenwich introduced a terramation bill to the legislative council after travelling to the US and Germany to research the practice. Photograph: Bianca de Marchi/AAP NSW Independent MP Alex Greenwich introduced a terramation bill to the legislative council after travelling to the US and Germany to research the practice. Photograph: Bianca de Marchi/AAP New South Wales politics NSW passes ‘human compost’ laws with several MPs saying they will utilise practice after they die Australia-first laws provide a third legal option other than burial and cremation for the treatment of bodies
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Prefer the Guardian on Google Several New South Wales MPs say they want their own bodies turned into “human compost” after Australian-first laws were passed allowing the unusual practice.
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