
How human composting works in Cincinnati, Ohio
Southwest Ohioans have always known that good soil is something you give back, not just take from. Whether you've spent weekends hiking the trails at East Fork State Park, paddling the Little Miami River, or exploring the nature preserves of the Cincinnati Nature Center, there's a sense here that the land deserves care. Human composting reflects that same instinct.
Human composting is an environmentally-friendly alternative to cremation or traditional burial. Over a 30–45 day process, the body is gently transformed into nutrient-rich soil. It is sometimes referred to as soil transformation, body composting, natural organic reduction or terramation.
Cincinnati families can choose how much soil they'd like returned, to plant, spread, or share, and the remainder is donated to conservation projects for growing trees, restoring habitats, and nurturing native plants. The process returns the nutrients in our bodies to the natural world, and helps protect the planet for future generations. Whether you need our human composting services now, or you're planning for the future, Earth Funeral is here to help Cincinnati residents.




