The green burial boom is here — a huge “human composting” site just opened outside D.C., bringing a fast-growing, eco-friendly death care option close to home.

Why it matters: Maryland legalized human composting two years ago, paving the way for Earth Funeral to open one of the world’s largest facilities in Howard County — giving East Coast families access to a process that often required transporting loved ones across the country.

• Born in Washington state about a decade ago, it’s gaining traction as an alternative to burial and cremation.