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202613 minPGdoc-short

sustainability ethics

Rethinking Death: Human Composting

202613 minPGdoc-short

Human composting, a funeral practice legal in the United States and Germany, transforms bodies into humus through microorganisms, sparking debate in Europe.

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Channel: Journeyman Pictures

Rethinking Death: Human Composting

2026• 13 minPG

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Human composting, a funeral practice legal in the United States and Germany, transforms bodies into humus through microorganisms, sparking debate in Europe.

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Humusation, a process that transforms a deceased person's body into humus through microbial action, is gaining attention as a sustainable funeral practice. Legal in the United States and Germany, human composting remains largely unregulated in Europe. Advocates argue that it offers a natural and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional burial and cremation methods. Produced by RTS Radio Télévision, "Rethinking Death: Human Composting" examines the growing acceptance and ethical considerations surrounding this innovative approach to end-of-life care.

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