Radical with Amol Rajan

Human Composting: A New Way To Deal With Death? (Kristoffer Hughes)

September 9, 2026·50 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Former mortuary technician Kristoffer Hughes wants to bring terramation - or human composting - to the UK. He believes it's a more natural and hopeful way for our bodies to be disposed of, and a more environmentally friendly alternative to burial and cremation.Kristoffer tells Gabriel Gatehouse about the "epiphany" he had when he first witnessed the practice in the USA, his own experience of being 'buried alive' in a terramation facility, and what human compost can actually be used for.The practice isn't legal in the UK yet - the Law Commission has suggested it could be explored as an option in England and Wales - but how much appeal would it really have, how much would it cost, and is it safe? - WhatsApp: 0330 123 9480  - Email: radical@bbc.co.ukEpisodes of Radical are released every Thursday and Monday.Series Producer: Simon Tulett Producers: Bob Howard and Ivana Davidovic Technical Producer: Mike Regaard Digital Producer: Daniel Raza Senior News Editor: Sam Bonham

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