RI S2594

Legalizes natural organic reduction (NOR) as a method of human remains disposition in Rhode Island, defining it as the contained, accelerated conversion of human remains to soil

Creates a new "disposition facility" category that encompasses both cremation and NOR facilities, requiring licensure from the Rhode Island Department of Health with a $120 application fee

Establishes that disposition facilities must not process more than one set of human remains simultaneously in the same chamber, and must obtain proper permits and certificates from the state medical examiner before processing

Requires a 24-hour waiting period after death before cremation or NOR can occur, unless death resulted from a contagious or infectious disease

Allows individuals to specify NOR in pre-need funeral service contracts as legally sufficient authorization for this disposition method