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- Green-Wood Cemetery in New York will become the first East Coast cemetery to offer Terramation, or Natural Organic Reduction, starting in 2027.
- The process converts unembalmed remains into nutrient-rich soil within 40 days using a high-tech casket-like machine.
- Green-Wood has received 240 inquiries since the announcement.
- The soil produced will nourish the cemetery's grounds and cannot leave the property due to state regulations.
