Human composting services in Baltimore City, MD

Earth is a Green Funeral Home that provides human composting services in Baltimore City, MD. We gently transform bodies into nutrient-rich soil.

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Cremation alternatives in Baltimore City, MD

Baltimore City human composting

Human composting is an environmentally-friendly alternative to cremation and traditional burial. The process is sometimes referred to as soil transformation, body composting, natural organic reduction, or terramation. Over a 45-day process, a body is gently transformed into nutrient-rich soil.

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Baltimore City families choose how much soil they’d like returned — to spread or plant — and the remainder is sent to local conservation sites where it’s used for land restoration projects, such as reforestation and growing trees

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Human composting is for nature lovers, conservationists, and for those of us who want to protect the planet for future generations. Whether you need our human composting services now, or you’re planning for the future, Earth is here to help Baltimore City residents.

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Modern, eco-friendly Baltimore City funeral home

Choosing a natural human composting process for your final arrangements is a meaningful decision, so Earth is here to make it simple and to honor your wishes.

Eco-friendly

Our process produces no net CO2, versus the 535 lbs of CO2 produced by the average cremation (equivalent to a 600+ mile car journey).

Online convenience

Make arrangements in less than 15 minutes, manage everything online with the Earth Portal, and share obituaries with family and friends.

Exceptional care

Our Care Team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We update you at each stage of the process via email, SMS, and our online Portal.

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State-of-the-art facilities

We own and operate the world’s most advanced human composting facilities and proudly serve Baltimore City residents. Designed in conjunction with leading sustainable architects, our facilities use 100% renewable energy and provide a calm and tranquil setting for the soil transformation process.

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Supporting land conservation

Each soil transformation process produces an approximate cubic yard of soil. Choose how much soil you'd like returned and send the remaining soil to one of our conservation sites for land restoration projects.

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The Earth package

This includes everything you need in Maryland, taking place in the days immediately following the passing.

Services of a licensed funeral director and staff
Collection & care from place of passing
Filing of all necessary paperwork & permits
Transportation to Earth | East Coast
An Earth soil transformation
The soil returned to your family
Access to the Earth Family Portal

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Here when you need us

From immediate arrangements to future planning, we provide thoughtful guidance and support for every situation — exactly when you need it.

Immediate need

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For families who have recently lost a loved one.

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Imminent need

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For families expecting a loved one to pass in the next 6 months.

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Earth Prepaid

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For individuals and couples planning for the future.

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Local Baltimore City information

Nearest facility

Earth | West Coast

(877) 327-4109

500 Pilot Road, Suite D, Las Vegas, NV 89119

Soil collection hours are Monday through Friday, 8am - 3pm

Earth | PNW

(877) 327-4109

4620 B St NW, Suite 102, Auburn, WA 98001

Soil collection hours are Monday through Friday, 8am - 3pm

Earth | East Coast

(877) 327-4109

6955 San Tomas Rd, Elkridge, MD 21075, United States

Soil collection hours are Monday through Friday, 8am - 3pm

We own and operate the country's most advanced soil transformation facilities and proudly serve Baltimore City residents.

For your convenience, you can make arrangements online, over the phone, or at our facility.

Families can collect their loved one's soil from our facility during collection hours, or we can return it via USPS. We notify you when your soil is ready.

Death certificates in Baltimore City

You can order your death certificates via Maryland State Vital Records.

Visit their website for up to date opening hours.

Maryland Office of the Chief Medical Examiner

The medical examiner investigates all sudden or unexpected deaths in Baltimore City. If your loved one is at the Maryland Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, we will help you navigate their paperwork.

More information can be found on their website.

Baltimore City Resources

Information and frequently asked questions about soil transformation and end of life care.

The human composting process explained

Traditional funeral practice is highly pollutive. Read more about soil transformation and the environmental benefits.

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Most asked questions about human composting

Interest and awareness around green funerals are growing rapidly, however human composting is still new to many. Read our answers to common questions.

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Preparing for a loved one to pass at home

People are increasingly choosing to pass in their own home. Learn how to plan for the imminent death of a loved one at home.

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Prepaid funeral plans

Prepaid funerals are an increasingly popular option for end-of-life planning, and could be a good investment for you and your family.

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Serving each Baltimore City family like our own

With Earth's 2,300+ five-star reviews, families near Baltimore City are finding comfort in our environmentally conscious end-of-life alternative.

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I don't want to be in a cemetery, columbarium or tomb. My children and I cherish nature and appreciate natural cycles. I don't want to burden loved ones with elaborate and expensive funeral processes. This is the most honoring, respectful and sacred death that has been made available to me. I immediately recommended it to most of my friends and look forward to discussing and sharing it with my family.

Susan B., Montgomery County, MD

Having initially planned on being cremated, when learning about your concept, it was an easy decision to contract with you due to the significant environmental impact of cremation.

Ivan F., Baltimore City, MD

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