# What is 'human composting'—and how does it work?

- Source: Phys.org
- Published: 2026-10-26T19:40:02+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://phys.org/news/2026-10-human-composting.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/what-is-human-composting-and-how-does-it-work-dcf381/

What should happen to your body after you die? It's hardly a topic you'd bring up over dinner, but it's a decision that will eventually need to be made, either by you or by those you leave behind.

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