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Martha Stewart Says She Wants to Be Composted on Her New York Farm

Human composting has been legal in New York since 2022 under natural organic reduction.

Overview

  • Stewart disclosed her end-of-life preference on the 50+ & Unfiltered podcast during a rapid-fire segment with host Shawn Killinger.
  • She rejected traditional burial and cremation, saying coffins are not for her.
  • The 84-year-old said she hopes to rest on her Katonah property, comparing it to how she buries horses in her pet cemetery.
  • When asked about legality, she said it would not hurt anyone and noted that it is her property.
  • New York recognizes human composting by law, though reporting notes limited dedicated facilities operating in the state.