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Martha Stewart Reveals Unique Funeral Plans: Composting and Pet Cemetery

12/8/2025

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Martha Stewart, 84, discussed her unconventional funeral plans on a QVC podcast appearance.
She wants to be composted and buried in a pet cemetery on her property, where her horses are laid to rest.
She dismissed concerns about the burial site's legality, saying, "It’s my property."
Listeners reacted positively, with some appreciating her life philosophy.
During the interview, she noted past lightning strikes were not fatal.

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Story summary

Martha Stewart, 84, discussed her unconventional funeral plans on a QVC podcast appearance.
She wants to be composted and buried in a pet cemetery on her property, where her horses are laid to rest.
She dismissed concerns about the burial site's legality, saying, "It’s my property."
Listeners reacted positively, with some appreciating her life philosophy.
During the interview, she noted past lightning strikes were not fatal.