Axios

A convergence of factors driving up health costs is threatening to make next year a very pricey one for big employers, forcing some to make difficult tradeoffs and eat some of the added expense.

The big picture: Rising medical costs combined with the anticipated end of COVID-19 government flexibilities and delayed care for non-COVID patients are creating a triple whammy for employers with few options to adjust, experts say.

Forget traditional burial or cremation — "human composting" is the hot new thing in death care.

Why it matters: Deciding what should be done with your remains is a deeply personal matter, and new options don't arise all that often.