The largest human composting facility is coming to Maryland
First publishedAug 3, 20:30 UTC
Last updatedAug 3, 22:17 UTC · 16m ago
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The largest human composting facility in the nation is soon opening in Maryland, with capacity to handle 2,000 bodies a year. It's meeting a growing demand for eco-friendly interment options.
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- The largest human composting facility in the nation is soon opening in Maryland, with capacity to handle 2,000 bodies a year. It's meeting a growing demand for eco-friendly interment options.
- How widely is it covered?
- 1 outlet, average source rating 8.0/10.
- When was it last updated?
- 16m ago.
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