Human composting and water cremation bill passes RI house, headed to senate

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — A bill that would offer Rhode Islanders alternatives to burial or cremation is now headed to the senate.

The house passed a bill Tuesday that would provide two alternatives; “human composting” where the body is returned to soil, and “water cremation” where the body is reduced using hot water pressure and chemicals.

Both processes are designed to reduce impact on the earth.

Companion legislation is being considered in the senate.