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Human composting and water cremation could be introduced in England and Wales

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The Independent UK 6d ago

Human composting and water cremation considered to tackle burial space shortages

The Law Commission recommends new burial methods are approved through secondary legislation.

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Human composting and water cremation considered to tackle burial space shortages

The Law Commission recommends new burial methods are approved through secondary legislation.

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EU sues Ireland over failure to protect carbon-rich bogs

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Man kills girlfriend in horror crash but gets no punishment due to 200-year-old law

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Chaos erupts at NY reparations hearing as ‘Foundational’ Black Americans clash with left-leaning groups

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