This “grave wax” buildup has disturbed the natural cycle of decay — and created a horror scenario for burial authorities. When bodies don’t decompose, their graves can’t be reused — a common practice in Germany. This widespread problem has given rise to an entire industry that aims to save the day with new methods of rot. The latest innovation on this morbid market is the Swiss-engineered Linder reconditioning system — a severe method that involves deep incursions into cemeteries. After excavating the unusable soil, Linder fills the area with a “custom mixture of topsoil, woodchips and gravel.”

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