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Earth Funeral Opens Nation's Largest Human Composting Facility, a First for the East Coast

Earth Funeral opens the nation's first East Coast soil transformation facility in Maryland, bringing human composting closer to millions of families who've been asking for it.

5/4/2026

4 min read

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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

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Human Composting 101

Human Composting 101

Human Composting Statistics

Key statistics concerning human composting. These statistics are kept under review to reflect the most up to date information available.

10/4/2022

2 min read

Green Funeral Practice

Green Funeral Practice

How To Become A Tree When You Die

Many people like the idea that their body could be turned into a tree when they die. This is an idea that has become especially popular in recent years among people discussing their end-of-life wishes.

7/29/2022

3 min read

Green Funeral Practice

Green Funeral Practice

How Soil Donation Helps Conservation Efforts

Soil impacts everything around us. The health of our soil affects the health of our land, air and water, as well as the health of our plants and animals.

7/9/2022

4 min read

Soil Transformation

Soil Transformation

How Is A Body Prepared For Soil Transformation?

Soil transformation is an environmentally-friendly alternative to cremation and burial. Over a 45-day process a body is gently transformed into nutrient-rich soil, which can then be used for memorialization and conservation purposes.

6/22/2022

4 min read

How Much Does Cremation Cost?

In recent years cremation has overtaken burial as the most common disposition method in the US. The average cremation funeral cost was $6,971 in 2021.

6/12/2022

3 min read

Soil Transformation

Soil Transformation

The Importance Of Soil Health

Soil health impacts our air, water, plants, animals and landscapes. Producing healthy soil and regenerating existing soil are important for our planet.

5/26/2022

3 min read

Green Funeral Practice

Green Funeral Practice

Green Funerals: What Does It Mean To Recompose Your Body?

The rise of green funeral options in recent years has been a hugely positive development, making appealing and eco-friendly choices possible for millions of people.

5/25/2022

3 min read

Soil Transformation

Soil Transformation

What To Do With Soil From Soil Transformation

As an appealing process that is conceptually similar to cremation, soil transformation could be the green funeral option with the biggest positive impact.

5/22/2022

3 min read

Green Funeral Practice

Green Funeral Practice

Is Cremation Bad For The Environment?

In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of the negative impact that cremation has on the environment.

5/19/2022

3 min read

End Of Life Logistics

End Of Life Logistics

How To Get A Death Certificate

Whether you are funeral planning now or just thinking about end-of-life plans, it is worth understanding the process of obtaining a death certificate.

5/14/2022

3 min read

End Of Life Logistics

End Of Life Logistics

At-Need Funeral Guide: How To Plan An Unexpected Funeral

It's possible to make arrangements that properly celebrate your loved one’s life while also minimizing stress and financial burden for family and friends.

5/9/2022

5 min read

End Of Life Logistics

End Of Life Logistics

What Is Power Of Attorney?

A power of attorney is an authorization for one person to act on behalf of another person.

4/30/2022

5 min read

Soil Transformation

Soil Transformation

Is Soil Transformation The Greenest Funeral Option?

The end-result of the soil transformation process is healthy soil which can be used for a variety of conservation and memorialization purposes.

4/26/2022

4 min read

Company News

Company News

Earth Announces $10m Seed Round

Our mission at Earth is simple. We want to offer the most environmentally friendly deathcare option, and we want to provide the easiest way to make and manage the arrangements.

4/22/2022

2 min read

End Of Life Logistics

End Of Life Logistics

Who Can Authorize A Disposition In Washington?

In the US, disposition processes are strictly regulated. In every state there are rules that determine who has the right to control the disposition.

4/15/2022

3 min read

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β€œI 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