New York OKs human composting law; 6th state in US to do soALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Howard Fischer, a 63-year old investor living north of New York City, has a wish for when he dies.“But I would love for it to happen in New York where I live rather than shipping myself across the country.”Democratic Gov.The process goes like this: the body of the deceased is placed into a reusable vessel along with plant material such as wood chips, alfalfa and straw.Power failures amplify calls for utility to rethink gasTrump's returns shed light on tax offsets, foreign accountsTrump's taxes: Takeaways from release of long-sought returnsBanks seek to quash women's lawsuits in Jeffrey Epstein caseThe end result is a heaping cubic yard of nutrient-dense soil amendment, the equivalent of about 36 bags of soil, that can be used to plant trees or enrich conservation land, forests, or gardens.The New York State Catholic Conference, a group that represents bishops in the state, has long opposed the bill, calling the burial method “inappropriate.”“A process that is perfectly appropriate for returning vegetable trimmings to the earth is not necessarily appropriate for human bodies,” Dennis Poust, executive director of the organization, said in a statement."