
How human composting works in Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis has always had a close relationship with its lakes and the Mississippi River. Whether you've walked the shoreline paths of Bde Maka Ska and Lake Harriet in the Chain of Lakes, watched the 53-foot Minnehaha Falls spill toward the Mississippi, or biked the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway, more than 50 miles of parkways linking the city's lakes, creeks and river, there's a sense here that the natural world 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.
Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis residents.




