MA S1611

Legalizes natural organic reduction (human composting) as a third option for body disposition in Massachusetts, alongside burial and cremation

Defines natural organic reduction as "the contained, accelerated conversion of human remains to soil" and establishes "natural organic reduction facility" as a designated structure where the process occurs

Authorizes cemetery corporations to conduct natural organic reduction on cemetery land approved by the Department of Environmental Protection, with facilities treated as part of the cemetery

Applies the same 48-hour waiting period and medical examiner certification requirements to natural organic reduction that currently apply to cremation

Allows remains from natural organic reduction to be deposited in columbarium niches, mausoleum crypts, buried, or disposed of in any manner not contrary to law, same as cremated remains