Kim Novak's Eco-Rebirth: Composted for Trees

Hollywood icon Kim Novak, aged 93, has detailed her unconventional post-death plans. She has arranged for her body to undergo natural organic reduction, a process that transforms remains into compost. This compost will then be provided to her loved ones, who are instructed to plant trees with it. Novak views this as a way to "keep living" and continue observing life through the growth of trees, finding it a beautiful concept of becoming one with the soil.

Novak expressed that she finds the idea of being cremated or buried "not too attractive." Her chosen method, human composting, is legal in Oregon, where she resides. However, she has made arrangements for her remains to be transported to an Earth Funeral facility in Washington state for the process. She humorously noted that her remains will need to be packed in ice for the journey.

This plan stems from Novak's deep connection to nature and her desire to leave a positive environmental legacy. She believes this method is natural, honest, and pure, allowing her to become part of a continuous cycle of life. She has even chosen forget-me-nots to be part of her compost. Her hope is that others will also consider such choices for a more meaningful end-of-life experience.