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Human composting

Human composting in Vermont

Legal

Legal under Act 169 of 2022, with effective dates starting January 1, 2023.

What the law says

  • Act 169 (H.244) authorizes natural organic reduction, and the Office of Professional Regulation licenses the facilities (Vermont Legislature, Act 169 summary).
  • A disposition facility reduces remains by cremation, alkaline hydrolysis or natural organic reduction (18 V.S.A. § 5302(9)).

Effective date: January 1, 2023.

Source: 18 V.S.A. § 5302; Act 169 (2022), Vermont General Assembly. Checked October 20, 2026.

Who to ask

The Vermont Office of Professional Regulation, Funeral Service licenses funeral homes in Vermont and can answer questions about the rules. A local funeral home can tell you whether the option is offered near you.

Other options in Vermont

Funeral homes near you

Call two or three homes and compare their written price lists.

Funeral homes in VermontFuneral homes by state

General information, not legal advice. Laws change; confirm with the regulator or a funeral home. Human composting in every state.