Here Lies by Olivia Clare Friedman; 2022. Hardcover.

Louisiana, 2042. Spurred by the effects of climate change, cremation is mandatory and the ashes of loved ones state-owned unless otherwise claimed. In the small town of St. Genevieve, Alma struggles to grieve in the wake of her mother Naomi's death. Now, Alma decides to fight to reclaim Naomi's ashes, a journey of unburial that will bring into her life a mysterious and fiercely loyal stranger as well as a group of strong, rebellious local women who teach Alma anew the meaning of family and strength.