Archaeologists in Peru have discovered eight burial bundles, some 800 years old, six of them of children, during the installation of gas pipes in a neighbourhood in the capital city of Lima.

Gas workers discover 800-year-old burial site in Peru, remains of six children found

In a new burial procedure called "human composting," a person's remains are turned into usable soil. This is being seen as the future of funerals, as it cuts down on greenhouse gas emissions, and is a greener alternative to cremation and burial.

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Gas workers discover 800-year-old burial site in Peru, remains of six children found

WION Fineprint | Human composting: A greener burial alternative