Human Composting in Michigan

Human composting is an environmentally-friendly funeral option that is available in a growing number of states in the US.

Michigan residents interested in human composting can find everything they need to know about the process on this page.

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Cremation alternatives in Michigan

What is human composting?

Human composting is an environmentally-friendly alternative to cremation and traditional burial, which is also known 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. 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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Is human composting legal in Michigan?

Human composting is not currently legal in Michigan.

The process has a significant number of supporters across the US. Human composting could be legalized in Michigan in the coming years, if current trends continue.

Currently, human composting is legal in California, Washington, Oregon, Vermont, Colorado, Nevada and New York. Bills are progressing in a number of other states. For a full and up-to-date breakdown of the legal status in different states, check our legislation tracker.

How can I choose human composting as a Michigan resident?

Residents will need to wait until Michigan legalizes human composting to access services in state.

At Earth, we’re working hard to get human composting legalized across the US and to offer our services in Michigan. In the meantime, you can become an Earth Founding Member.

Becoming an Earth Founding Member allows you to choose our soil transformation process for yourself, receive $500 off an Earth Prepaid plan when we launch in Michigan post-legalization, and helps us to prioritize our expansion.

We appreciate your support as we bring natural organic reduction nationwide.

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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 facility

We own and operate the world’s most advanced soil transformation 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 soil transformation process produces an approximate cubic yard of soil. Choose how much soil you’d like returned and send the remaining soil to our local conservation sites for land restoration projects.

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Become a Member today

Step 1

Online sign-up

Complete our Membership form online. The entire process takes less than 5 minutes.

Step 2

Membership pack

We send you your final wishes paperwork, Membership card, and limited edition Earth socks.

Step 3

Launch notification

You'll be the first to know when we launch in Michigan. Use your unique code to claim $500 off your Earth Prepaid plan.

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Dickinson County

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Genesee County

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East Lansing
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Jackson
Jackson

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Rockford

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Lenawee County

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Tecumseh
Adrian
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Livingston County

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Macomb County

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Utica
Warren
Sterling Heights
St. Clair Shores
Roseville
Eastpointe
Mount Clemens
Fraser
New Baltimore
Center Line
Richmond
Utica
Warren
Sterling Heights
St. Clair Shores
Roseville
Eastpointe
Mount Clemens
Fraser
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Center Line
Richmond
Utica

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Jenison
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Jenison
Grand Haven
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Houghton Lake
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Freeland
Buena Vista
Bridgeport
Frankenmuth
Saginaw
Shields
Freeland
Buena Vista
Bridgeport
Frankenmuth

Shiawassee County

Owosso
Owosso
Owosso

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St. Clair
Port Huron
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Port Huron
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St. Joseph County

Sturgis
Three Rivers
Sturgis
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Sturgis
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Washtenaw County

Ann Arbor
Ypsilanti
Saline
Whitmore Lake
Chelsea
Ann Arbor
Ypsilanti
Saline
Whitmore Lake
Chelsea
Ann Arbor
Ypsilanti
Saline
Whitmore Lake
Chelsea

Wayne County

Detroit
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Westland
Taylor
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Southgate
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Wyandotte
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Hamtramck
Trenton
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Melvindale
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Ecorse
Plymouth
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River Rouge
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Grosse Pointe
Detroit
Dearborn
Livonia
Westland
Taylor
Dearborn Heights
Lincoln Park
Southgate
Allen Park
Garden City
Wyandotte
Inkster
Romulus
Hamtramck
Trenton
Wayne
Grosse Pointe Woods
Harper Woods
Woodhaven
Riverview
Grosse Pointe Park
Highland Park
Melvindale
Flat Rock
Ecorse
Plymouth
Grosse Pointe Farms
River Rouge
Northville
Grosse Pointe
Detroit
Dearborn
Livonia
Westland
Taylor
Dearborn Heights
Lincoln Park
Southgate
Allen Park
Garden City
Wyandotte
Inkster
Romulus
Hamtramck
Trenton
Wayne
Grosse Pointe Woods
Harper Woods
Woodhaven
Riverview
Grosse Pointe Park
Highland Park
Melvindale
Flat Rock
Ecorse
Plymouth
Grosse Pointe Farms
River Rouge
Northville
Grosse Pointe

Wexford County

Cadillac
Cadillac
Cadillac