MN SF3134

Permits natural organic reduction (composting of human remains) as a legal method of final disposition in Minnesota, effective July 1, 2025.

Establishes licensing requirements for natural organic reduction facilities through the Minnesota Commissioner of Health, including facility standards, application procedures, and renewal processes with a $425 initial and renewal fee plus $100 late fee.

Requires licensed natural organic reduction facilities to maintain refrigerated holding facilities, aerobic reduction vessels, mechanical processing equipment, and strict identification and record-keeping procedures for all bodies processed.

Adds natural organic reduction to existing funeral service regulations, including requirements for price lists, consumer disclosures, prohibited deceptive practices, and prevents casket requirements for natural organic reduction.

Specifies operational procedures including authorization requirements from persons controlling disposition, prohibition on commingling bodies without written permission, proper handling of remains, and 3-year record retention with 10-year archival requirements.