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The Business of Death Births Human Compo...

Murray, Meghan

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The Business of Death Births Human Composting

Murray, Meghan

BC-0300 | Published September 20, 2023 | 14 pages Case

Collection: Darden School of Business

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The case revolves around an entrepreneur, Maggie Fleur, who manages several businesses on her family's farm and who is considering a complementary new business in the burgeoning industry of human composting. The case includes background on the death-care market in the United States in addition to how human composting (which was legal in five US states as of spring 2023) works. It explores the industry leader, private company Recompose, providing details about company history, fundraising, and basic financials.

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