NJ S3007

Legalizes "natural organic reduction" (human composting) as a method for disposing of human remains in New Jersey, defined as the contained, accelerated conversion of human remains into a soil-like product

Requires natural organic reduction facilities to be located within or on registered mortuary property, with annual registration fees of $25 and mandatory inspections by the Department of Environmental Protection prior to opening

Mandates that all natural organic reduction facilities and processes be supervised by a licensed practitioner of mortuary science or funeral director

Establishes environmental safeguards requiring facilities to maintain setback distances of at least 200 days time of travel or 500 feet from any drinking water well

Requires funeral directors to inform customers in writing about cemetery options for placement of remains after natural organic reduction, with the New Jersey Cemetery Board maintaining a list of participating cemeteries