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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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
Modern, eco-friendly Gold Hill funeral home
Carbon neutral
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Exceptional care
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 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 -
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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Immediate need
For families who have recently lost a loved one. Learn moreImminent need
For families expecting a loved one to pass in the next 6 months. Learn moreEarth Prepaid
For individuals and couples planning for the future. Learn moreZip codes served
Local Gold Hill information
Nearest facility
Earth | PNW
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.
Resources
The human composting process explained
Traditional funeral practice is highly pollutive. Read more about soil transformation and the environmental benefits.
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.
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.
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.
