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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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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. The soil transformation of loved ones who pass in Illinois currently takes place at Earth's state-licensed Maryland facility. The facility the soil transformation takes place at may change as Earth opens additional state-licensed facilities in other states.
2/10/2026
2 min read
Green Funeral Practice
How we care for our families
Earth Funeral offers soil transformation — a gentle, natural process that returns your loved one to the earth as nutrient-rich soil. Here's how we ensure this process is safe, dignified, and accountable.
2/5/2026
4 min read
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
Human Composting 101
Human Composting in Idaho: Available from Earth Funeral
Earth Funeral is serving families across Idaho with soil transformation, a natural, gentle alternative to cremation and traditional burial.
11/13/2025
2 min read
Human Composting 101
Human Composting in Utah: Available from Earth Funeral
Earth Funeral is serving families across Utah with soil transformation, a natural, gentle alternative to cremation and traditional burial.
11/13/2025
2 min read
Human Composting 101
Human Composting in New Mexico: Available from Earth Funeral
Earth Funeral is serving families across New Mexico with soil transformation, a natural, gentle alternative to cremation and traditional burial.
11/13/2025
2 min read
Human Composting 101
Human Composting in Nevada: Available from Earth Funeral
Earth Funeral is serving families across Nevada with soil transformation, a natural, gentle alternative to cremation and traditional burial.
11/13/2025
2 min read
Human Composting 101
Human Composting in California: Available from Earth Funeral
Earth Funeral is serving families across California with soil transformation, a natural, gentle alternative to cremation and traditional burial.
11/13/2025
2 min read
Human Composting 101
Human Composting in Arizona: Available from Earth Funeral
Earth Funeral is serving families across Arizona with soil transformation, a natural, gentle alternative to cremation and traditional burial.
11/13/2025
2 min read
Human Composting 101
Human Composting in Oregon: Available from Earth Funeral
Earth Funeral is serving families across Oregon with soil transformation, a natural, gentle alternative to cremation and traditional burial.
11/13/2025
2 min read
Human Composting 101
Human Composting in Washington: Available from Earth Funeral
Earth Funeral is serving families across Washington with soil transformation, a natural, gentle alternative to cremation and traditional burial.
11/13/2025
2 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 min read
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 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