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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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Green Funeral Practice
Tracker: Where Is Alkaline Hydrolysis Legal In The US?
The table on this page is kept up to date as a guide to where alkaline hydrolysis is legal in the US. Legislative changes are monitored and this page can be considered an accurate reference point.
2/2/2023
3 min read
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
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
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
End Of Life Logistics
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
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
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
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
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
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
Green Funeral Practice
What is Terramation?
Human composting is known by a number of different names, one of which is terramation. The process gently transforms a body into soil using the principles of nature.
4/12/2022
3 min read
Green Funeral Practice
Where Is Natural Organic Reduction Legal And Available?
Natural organic reduction is an environmentally-friendly funeral option that is becoming more available, with more providers and more legislative support.
4/8/2022
3 min read
End Of Life Logistics
Transporting A Body Over State Lines: Navigating After Death
When a person passes, there are certain situations in which a family needs or wants to transport their loved one’s body some distance.
4/6/2022
4 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