Human Composting in Oregon

Earth supports Oregon families with human composting services that reflect their care for the environment in their final wishes. Whether you live in Portland, Eugene, Salem, Bend, or along the Oregon Coast, our human composting process offers a sustainable, thoughtful alternative to traditional burial or cremation.

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How human composting works in Oregon

Human composting, also known as soil transformation, natural organic reduction, or terramation, is a process that gently turns a body into nutrient-rich soil. Over 45 days, your loved one rests in a proprietary vessel with natural materials that support a safe transition to soil. When the process is complete, our Care Team help you decide how much soil you’d like to keep or donate.

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Oregon was the third state to legalize human composting, recognizing it as an eco-friendly alternative. Earth is committed to offering the residents of the Beaver State a sustainable way to align their end–of-life arrangements with the care they show for local rivers, forests, and green spaces today and for future generations.

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Modern, eco-friendly Oregon funeral home

Making end-of-life decisions can feel heavy. With Earth, you’re never alone. We offer a green funeral option for Oregonians who want a gentle return to Earth. Make arrangements online or by phone with our Care Team.

Eco-friendly

Our process produces no net CO2, 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.

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State-of-the-art facilities

Earth operates state-of-the-art human composting facilities, serving families in Oregon. The space is designed to be calm and respectful, so each person is expertly cared for in great detail. Every proprietary vessel is powered by 100% renewable energy and monitored for temperature, moisture, and airflow. When Oregonians choose Earth, our Care Team coordinates everything, from bringing your loved one into our care, soil transformation, and the return and donation of soil.

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Supporting land conservation

When Oregon families choose human composting with Earth, the process creates a cubic yard of fertile soil. After families receive the amount of soil they want, Earth donates what's left to local and regional conservation projects.

For Oregonians who care deeply about natural wonders like Crater Lake and the Klamath Mountains, as well as the rest of Oregon’s diverse geography, knowing their final act contributes to stronger ecosystems can be comforting.

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The Earth package

The Earth package brings together the practical services Oregon families need in the days immediately following a death. Our dedicated Care Team is there to help guide and coordinate the entire process.

This includes everything you need in Oregon, taking place in the days immediately following the passing.

Services of a licensed funeral director
Collection & care from place of passing
Filing of all necessary paperwork & permits
An Earth soil transformation
The soil returned to your family
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Here when you need us

Grief looks different for every family. Regardless of what your needs are or where you live in the Beaver State, our Care Team is here to lend a caring and helping hand.

Immediate need

For families who have recently lost a loved one.

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Imminent need

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

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Earth Prepaid

For individuals and couples planning for the future.

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Serving each Oregon family like our own

With Earth's 2,000+ five-star reviews, people in Oregon are finding comfort in our environmentally conscious end-of-life alternative.

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.

Jonny C., Nevada

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.