Human Composting in Illinois

Earth provides human composting services throughout the United States. We gently transform bodies into nutrient-rich soil.

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Human composting Illinois
Cremation alternatives in Illinois

What is human composting?

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

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. The process returns the nutrients in our bodies to the natural world, and helps protect the planet for future generations.

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Learn more about human composting, the process, and the environmental benefits

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How can I choose human composting as a Illinois resident?

While there are currently no human composting facilities in Illinois, Earth works with families throughout the country.

In partnership with local funeral homes, Illinois residents can transport loved ones to the nearest Earth facility.

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The Earth Difference

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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Unique final resting places

Each human composting process produces an approximate cubic yard of soil. Choose how much soil you’d like returned and send the remaining soil to local conservation projects for land restoration initiatives. Human composting is the most meaningful way to become a tree after death.

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The Earth Package

The Earth Package gently transforms you or a loved one into nutrient-rich soil. The soil is then used to grow trees, restoring and protecting land for future generations.

Our package includes everything you need:

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    An Earth soil transformation

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Miley S.

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In thinking about what I want for my body after I die, I didn’t want it to be a chemicalized waste of space in an overpriced piece of real estate with a view. The idea of being turned into compost for my loved ones to grow something from my remains was a beautiful idea. Earth made enrolling in a prepayment plan very easy. They answered all of my questions and sent plenty of information to share with my loved ones. I highly recommend them for your green burial alternative to traditional burial practices.

Joni F.

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This was the easiest decision I have ever made on a topic that is the hardest to discuss with family members. Earth - Green Funeral Home made the process simple, answered all my questions, and even accommodated an add-on service with ease and no complications. I love that this decision will be in the best interest of those I leave behind in taking care of our earth for future generations.

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