KOIN 6 features Earth Funeral's Oregon operations as the station explores human composting as a gentle, environmentally friendly alternative to traditional burial and cremation.
"Human composting is a gentle, safe alternative to traditional options like cremation and burial and is the most environmentally friendly way to put a person's body to rest," KOIN 6 reported while introducing Earth Funeral's Sarah McWalter during a segment about the company's services.
The Portland-based news station highlighted how human composting has been legal in Oregon since 2022, positioning Earth Funeral as a licensed Oregon funeral home that exclusively offers this sustainable option to local families.
The brief coverage emphasized Earth Funeral's role in providing comprehensive human composting services to Oregon residents, eliminating the need for families to seek these services out of state. McWalter's appearance on the show demonstrated the company's commitment to educating the public about this emerging death care option and helping families understand their choices during difficult times.
The segment reinforced human composting's position as the most environmentally conscious method for body disposition while acknowledging the sensitive nature of end-of-life planning.