ATLANTA (April 2, 2025) — On Monday, Senate Bill 241 achieved final passage in the House with bipartisan support. The measure would allow for organic human reduction as a means of disposing of deceased human bodies to those who are licensed funeral directors or establishments, embalmers and crematories.
“I am thrilled that SB 241 passed the House and that families will have a new way to remember their loved ones after they’ve passed,” said Sen. Elena Parent (D–Atlanta). Many constituents have asked for the option to choose the environmentally conscious natural human reduction process for themselves and their loved ones. I worked with Sen. Rick Williams and Cy Hume with A.S Turner Funeral Home to bring this legislation to Georgia. This bill supports the funeral industry and exemplifies how businesses, government and regular citizens can work together to create opportunities and solutions. I look forward to working with Governor Kemp to get SB 241 signed into law so Georgians will have more choice in selecting a meaningful resting place for their loved ones.”
“Other states, like Colorado, have reported cases of decomposing human remains being abandoned in their facilities, left to the elements instead of receiving proper care,” said Sen. Rick Williams (R–Milledgeville). “SB 241 enshrines organic human reduction in Georgia’s legal code to ensure that the industry has the necessary guard rails to protect the remains of those who have passed on. I’m thankful to Sen. Parent for her support on this bill, and I will continue to champion organic human reduction.”
“I’m grateful to Sen. Elena Parent and Sen. Rick Williams for their leadership and dedication in working with me and A.S. Turner & Son to bring this legislation forward,” said Cy Hume, A.S. Turner & Son’s Funeral Home and Crematory President and CEO. “Legalizing the natural organic reduction process gives families a new, eco-friendly alternative to burial and cremation, one that not only honors their loved ones but also supports sustainability in our communities.”
SB 241 can be found here.
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Sen. Elena Parent serves as Chairwoman of the Senate Democratic Caucus. She represents the 44th Senate District which includes portions of DeKalb and Clayton County. She may be reached at her office at (404) 656-5109 or by email at elena.parent@senate.ga.gov.
Sen. Rick Williams serves as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Retirement. He represents the 25th Senate District, which includes Baldwin, Butts, Jasper, Jones and Putnam County, as well as portions of Henry County and a small portion of Bibb County. He may be reached by phone at (404) 656-0052 or by email at Rick.Williams@senate.ga.gov.
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