Catholic Conference of Ohio The official voice of the Catholic Church in Ohio on matters of public policy and government relations.

The Catholic Conference of Ohio testified in opposition of Senate Bill 323 (R-Blessing), which would legalize the composting of human remains for use as a fertilizer-like substance.  "Respect for the dignity of the human person is a foundational principle of civilized society and remains essential even after death. ... When the bodies of the deceased are treated as other disposable objects, we risk contributing to what Pope Francis has described as a “throwaway culture,” fostering a broader indifference toward human life," testified CCO. The testimony also noted, "Ohio already provides meaningful and morally sound alternatives consistent with ecological stewardship and respect for the person. Many Catholic and other cemeteries throughout the state offer natural or green burial areas that gently return the body to the earth without chemicals, burial vaults, or non-biodegradable materials."

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