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Governor Katie Hobbs has signed bill HB2081 making human composting now legal in Arizona. Also referred to as the “Grandpa in the Garden bill,” Arizona has become the eighth state to legalize human composting in response to a growing demand for eco-friendly alternatives to burial and cremation.

The table on this page is kept up to date to reflect the legal status of terramation, also known as human composting, in each state in the US. It can be considered an accurate snapshot of the legislative landscape at any given time.

Making end-of-life plans can be empowering. It’s a chance to think about how you want to be remembered and what you’d like to happen to your body after you die. Talking to your family about your funeral plans in advance is the only way to have a say in these things.

Also known as nature therapy, eco-therapy refers to a variety of healing methods based in nature. Whether self-led or guided by a therapist, in a forest or on a beach, eco-therapy asks participants to reconnect to the bigness of the natural world and embrace our role in a greater ecosystem.

Human composting is now legal in Washington, Colorado, Oregon, Vermont, California, New York—and most recently, Nevada. Several more states are in the process of considering bills. Find out more about the human composting process in Nevada and how to make arrangements with Earth Funeral.

The table on this page is kept up to date to reflect the legal status of human composting in each state in the US. It can be considered an accurate snapshot of the legislative landscape at any given time.

Planning a funeral in advance can offer you and your loved ones peace of mind. We have compiled a complete guide to simplify the decisions that go into creating a funeral plan, ensuring that your last wishes are honored and the right arrangements are made.

In this guide, we look at the differences and similarities between aquamation and human composting as well as how they compare to more traditional burial methods. We explain how they work, their environmental benefits, legality by state, and cost considerations to help you decide on the best green burial option.

In 2019, Washington became the first state to legalize human composting, giving residents the option to have their remains transformed into soil. Learn more about the process works and why it is a proactive choice for Washington residents.

Sky burials are an ancient eco-friendly burial practice, still widespread in Tibet. They involve letting the body nourish vultures, a sacred animal in the country.

The table on this page is kept up to date as a guide to where aquamation is legal in the US. Legislative changes are monitored and this page can be considered an accurate reference point.

The FTC is holding a workshop in September 2023 to hear from the funeral industry, consumer groups, and human composting providers about ways to update the Funeral Rule

While the most environmentally-friendly option will always be to opt for a green funeral method such as human composting, the information below will be helpful where such an option is unavailable.

While some of the negative environmental impacts of traditional funerals are obvious, others are less commonly considered, and the full extent of an individual funeral’s effect is often underestimated.

Becoming a tree after death sounds like a beautiful idea and a positive choice for the environment. At present, tree pod burial doesn’t exist in quite the way many people hope.