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Expert insights and caring guidance for exploring natural burial alternatives that honor both your loved ones and the earth
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End Of Life Logistics
A Thoughtful Way to Use Tax Season for End-of-Life Planning
Tax season is the one time each year when millions of Americans review their finances, and think about the future. Here's how pre-planning your arrangements can fit into that moment.
2/19/2026
Human Composting 101
Human Composting in Illinois: Now Available from Earth Funeral
Earth Funeral is honored to extend our Soil Transformation services to families in Illinois.
2/10/2026
Soil Transformation
Martha Stewart Wants to Be Composted. Here’s the Regulated Version of That Process.
On a recent episode of 50+ & Unfiltered, Stewart casually shared that she plans to skip burial and cremation entirely: “Oh, I’m going to be composted. These coffin things and all that stuff? No way.”
12/8/2025
3 min read
Green Funeral Practice
"What Happens to the Bones?” and Other Common Questions About Human Composting
As families consider human composting as an alternative to cremation and burial, questions naturally arise about what happens to bones, dental work, and medical implants during the process.
11/5/2025
4 min read
Human Composting 101
Human Composting in Maryland: Now Available from Earth Funeral
Earth Funeral is proud to announce that our soil transformation services are available to the families of Maryland
11/3/2025
3 minutes
Human Composting 101
Human Composting in Virginia: Now Available from Earth Funeral
Earth Funeral is proud to announce that our soil transformation services are available to the families of Virginia
11/3/2025
3 minutes
End Of Life Logistics
When Words Matter Most: A Video Series on End-of-Life Conversations
Learn how to have end-of-life conversations with courage and clarity with Seattle grief therapist Dr. Jill Gross.
10/28/2025
3 min read
Human Composting 101
Pennsylvania Human Composting: Earth Funeral Now Serves PA Residents
Earth Funeral is proud to announce that our soil transformation services are available to the families of Pennsylvania.
9/8/2025
Human Composting 101
Human Composting in New Jersey: Now Available from Earth Funeral
Earth Funeral is proud to announce that our soil transformation services are available to the families of New Jersey.
8/7/2025
Soil Transformation
Where Is Soil Transformation Available?
Soil transformation is a natural, environmentally-friendly alternative to burial and cremation.
3/22/2025
3 min read
Soil Transformation
Which States Currently Allow Soil Transformation?
Soil transformation is a natural, environmentally-friendly alternative to burial and cremation, which is practiced in a number of states in the US.
3/22/2025
4 min read
Green Funeral Practice
What Does It Mean To Have A Green Burial?
A green burial is a burial process that removes many of the environmentally damaging aspects of conventional burial.
3/22/2025
3 min read
Green Funeral Practice
Natural Organic Reduction: Alternative To Burial And Cremation
Natural organic reduction is an attractive option as more people become conscious of the environmental impact of traditional funeral practices.
3/22/2025
3 min read
“I have been looking for a method to deal with my remains that matches my ecological ethics, and your company fits perfectly. I am glad my sons will not have to figure what to do when the time comes.”
Bethallyn B., Contra Costa County
