What does “friends and family” mean on human composting forms and documents?

Recompose uses the phrase “friends and family” to refer to the people who matter to you. Chosen friends and family can include non-biological kinship bonds, whether legally recognized or not.

Your “agent” is the person who is legally allowed to make decisions for your death care. They do not have to be a blood relation. If you do not designate an agent, the position of agent will automatically go to your legal next-of-kin. This is usually a spouse or registered domestic partner, a child or children, a parent or parents, or sibling or siblings, in that order. You can learn more in the How to Designate an Agent article.