Catholics must avoid spreading cremated ashes and ‘human composting’: Here’s why
Humans should not be treated like coffee grounds.
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Articles tagged Water Cremation
US bishops condemn desecration of the human body through ‘composting,’ water cremation
The bishops said human 'composting' and alkaline hydrolysis (also known as water cremation'), which cause deceased human bodies to be 'completely disintegrated' and disposed of in fields or sewers, are incompatible with Church teaching regarding man's 'inherent dignity and worth.'
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Wisconsin Senate approves bill to dissolve dead bodies, dump them in sewer
Alkaline hydrolysis, or 'water cremation,' which involves liquifying the human body and dumping the remains into the sewage system, is already approved in 20 states.
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