Human composting
Human composting in Colorado
Legal
Legal since Senate Bill 21-006, signed in May 2021.
What the law says
- The act authorizes converting human remains to soil in a container that speeds up decomposition, called natural reduction (SB 21-006).
- In the course of business, the soil may not be sold, used to grow food for people, or mixed with another person's soil or remains without consent of the person with the right of final disposition (SB 21-006).
- Naturally reduced remains that are not claimed within 180 days may be disposed of (SB 21-006).
Who to ask
The Colorado Office of Funeral and Mortuary Science Services licenses funeral homes in Colorado and can answer questions about the rules. A local funeral home can tell you whether the option is offered near you.
Other options in Colorado
- Body donation: Programs
Funeral homes near you
Call two or three homes and compare their written price lists.