Human composting services in Gold Hill, OR

Earth is a Green Funeral Home that provides human composting services in Gold Hill, OR. We gently transform bodies into nutrient-rich soil.

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Green funerals in Gold Hill, OR
Cremation alternatives in Gold Hill, OR

Gold Hill human composting

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

Families choose how much soil they’d like returned - to scatter 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.

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 services now, or you’re planning for the future, Earth is here to help Gold Hill residents

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Modern, eco-friendly Gold Hill funeral home

Carbon neutral

Our process is carbon neutral 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 or via our online Portal.

State-of-the-art facilities

We own and operate the world’s most advanced human composting facilities. 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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Olympic Peninsula final resting place

Surrounded by Giant Maple, Red Cedar and Douglas-fir trees, we own five acres of tranquil land on the Olympic Peninsula. Using soil from the Earth process, we’re restoring and conserving this land for future generations. Return to nature and rest in beauty through human composting.

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The Earth Package

The Earth Package

The Earth Package takes place in the days immediately following the passing and without a viewing or funeral service beforehand.

Our package includes everything you need:

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    Services of a licensed funeral director
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    Collection & care from place of passing
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    Filing of all necessary paperwork & permits
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    An Earth soil transformation
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    The soil returned to your family
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    5 Impact Trees planted by One Tree Planted
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    Access to the Earth Family Portal
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Natural organic reduction in Gold Hill, OR

Here when you need us

Immediate need

For families who have recently lost a loved one. Learn more

Imminent need

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

Earth Prepaid

For individuals and couples planning for the future. Learn more

Zip codes served

97525

Local Gold Hill information

Nearest facility

Earth | PNW

(877) 327-4109

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

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

We own and operate the Pacific Northwest’s most advanced soil transformation facilities.

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 Gold Hill

Earth orders death certificates on your behalf. Should you wish to order them directly, you can do so via Jackson County Vital Records.

Visit their website for up to date opening hours.

Jackson County Medical Examiners

The medical examiner investigates all sudden or unexpected deaths in Gold Hill. If your loved one is at the Jackson County Medical Examiners, we will help you navigate their paperwork.

More information can be found on their website.

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