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Written By Frederick Zindell

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Frederick Zindell

Sometimes healing isn’t about closure, sometimes it is about renewal.

The moment I first learned about Natural Organic Reduction (NOR) I was inspired to to turn loss into something that gives back to the earth.🌏

After keeping my mom’s

Embalming fluid which is made up of chemicals like formaldehyde, methanol, and phenol are buried in U.S. cemeteries. ☠️

The chemicals from embalming fluid leach into the soil and groundwater, disrupting the microorganisms that keep soil healthy and

Human composting is regenerative by transforming endings into beginnings, and loss into renewed life.

That’s what natural organic reduction (NOR) is all about. As the body is returned to nature through this process, it breaks down into carbon-

I hope you all enjoy your holiday! Be sure to get some rest, fill your bellies, and feel the love around you.

I'm thankful for the connections I've made who continue to support my push to bring NOR to New York State! Thank you for being so supporti

How we say goodbye can reflect what mattered most to us in life. 🕊️

Some envision a quiet moment surrounded by nature, while others picture loved ones gathered together sharing stories, laughter, and tears.

But then there are those who embrace in

Why does human composting matter? 🌱

Compared to cremation, natural organic reduction (NOR) saves nearly a metric ton of CO₂ emissions for every person. It avoids embalming chemicals that leach into the ground during burial and instead of just utili

For my birthday this year, I attended the @nyscemeteries regional conference at Pine Lawn Cemetery in Buffalo. As someone who is new to the death care industry this conference was helped me learn how New York State regulates the industry to ensure th