Delaware

The Delaware House followed by the Senate approved Bill 162 allowing the composting of human bodies as an alternative to burial or cremation. After nearly two months since the vote passed in the senate, the legislation was signed into law by Governor John Carney May 16, 2024.

Get Involved

If you’re interested in learning more about the legislative process, we designed a legislative advocacy page with resources and talking points to give you an idea of what it takes to legalize human composting.

Join Our Community

Our work continues to expand the legalization of human composting nationwide and across the world to increase access to this new model of ecological death care. We can’t do this work without the support of engaged community members like you. Here are a few ways to get involved:

1. Subscribe to our newsletter – get news and updates on the human composting movement in Delaware and elsewhere
2. Shop Recompose Gifts & Gear – show the world you’re a human composting enthusiast and support those who couldn’t otherwise afford human composting
3. Tour Recompose – sign up for an in-person or online tour to see our facility and learn more about human composting
4. Join Precompose – pay in advance and make arrangements for your future human composting with Recompose