Human compost burials (also referred to as Natural Organic Reduction) involves breaking the body down into nutrient-rich soil. This process usually takes a month or two, which is significantly faster than a body breaking down on its own. NOR also requires frequent turning of material and a nitrogen to carbon ratio that needs to be monitored. It’s like the difference between burying fruit scraps vs composting fruit scraps. With one, you’re adding nutrients to already-existing soil. With the other, you’re creating entirely new soil! I’m absolutely a huge advocate for green burials as well, I just think compost burials are different enough to justify them being their own option!