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Natural burials become more common across the U.S.

For centuries, certain groups have buried the dead without caskets, letting the body naturally decompose. Now, more cemeteries are offering this alternative.

Lexi Krupp of Vermont Public tells us why.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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