Human composting Is Now Legal In Georgia. Could Montana Be Next?

First and foremost, I totally understand that this is a rather strange topic to discuss.

I saw in the news the other day that the state of Georgia has recently legalized human composting, which is the reason behind this article.

Curious what human composting is all about?

Let's dig into the details.

Human Composting

Human composting is also known as natural organic reduction and is an alternative method of disposing of a body.

Basically, it entails turning a dead human into nutrient-rich soil.

The process mimics natural decomposition but is in more of a controlled environment.

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How Human Composting Works

1. Preparation of the Body: A dead person is placed in a container along with various organic matters, such as wood chips, straw, or even alfalfa.

2. Decomposition Process: Over the course of several weeks, microorganisms start to break down the body and turn it into organic matter. This is all done in a temperature and moisture-controlled environment.

3. Final Product: After roughly 30 to 60 days, the leftover human is turned into a soil pile, generally covering about one or two cubic yards.

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Is Human Composting Legal In Montana?

All right, so you're totally sold on human composting but is it legal in Montana?

The short answer is no; it is not legal here in the Treasure State.

There are handful states in the country that do allow human composting, as I mentioned above George is now on that list.

Check out the website EarthFuneral if you would like to find out which states allow human composting.