Death in the Afternoon

INTERVIEW: How Human Composting Becomes Law

Episode Description Our future corpses have more options than ever, with eco-friendly processes like aquamation and composting being legalized across the U.S. and Canada. Find out the nitty-gritty truths on what goes into making these death alternatives a reality where you live.  Host, Caitlin Doughty talks to <a href="https://recompose.life/">Recompose</a> founder, Katrina Spade who has been the driving force behind legalization efforts, and Order of the Good Death Executive Director, Sarah Chavez.  Episode Resources Stay up to date with efforts to legalize composting in your state By signing up for the <a href="https://recompose.life/who-we-are/#public-policy">Recompose newsletter</a>. (https://recompose.life/who-we-are/#public-policy) Learn more about the composting in the Order’s <a href="https://www.orderofthegooddeath.com/resources/green-death-technology/#natural-organic-reduction"> Resource</a> guide. Episode Credits: Hosted by Caitlin Doughty Produced by the Order of the Good Death: Sarah Chavez and Lauren Ronaghan Edited by Alex de Freitas Music by Kissed Her Little Sister Podcast artwork by Jessica Peng <a href="https://www.orderofthegooddeath.com/">The Order of the Good Death</a> (<a href="https://www.orderofthegooddeath.com/">https://www.orderofthegooddeath.com</a>) Is supported by listeners like you. Support the Order by becoming a <a href="https://www.orderofthegooddeath.com/donate">member</a> (https://www.orderofthegooddeath.com/donate?)

Welcome to your mortality, humans!  Death in the Afternoon dispels myths about death and dead bodies, dives into history and dark tales you've never heard before, and features conversations with people working to change the future of death care, Hosted by Caitlin Doughty, Louise Hung, and Sarah Chavez.