Body Disposition

In Australia, the growth of natural burial has largely occurred through the introduction of hybrid cemeteries - traditional cemeteries that now offer dedicated natural burial sections.

A shrouded cremation involves wrapping the body in a shroud for cremation, rather than placing it in a coffin. This option has been available in Australia since 2018, initially offered in Victoria and then in Tasmania.

Natural Organic Reduction (NOR) also known as Human Composting or Terramation, is a process of reducing a person’s body to a humus-like substance known as compost. During NOR, a person’s body is prepared naturally - chemical free and without plastic additives.

Alkaline Hydrolysis (AH), also known as water cremation, uses water, high heat, and alkaline chemicals to accelerate the natural breakdown of tissues. This chemical reduction process transforms organic and protein-based materials into a liquid form.