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 Recompose 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 Recompose newsletter. (https://recompose.life/who-we-are/#public-policy)
Learn more about the composting in the Order’s Resource 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
The Order of the Good Death (https://www.orderofthegooddeath.com) Is supported by listeners like you. Support the Order by becoming a member (https://www.orderofthegooddeath.com/donate?)
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