Human Composting in Pennsylvania

Earth supports Pennsylvania families with human composting, a thoughtful, natural way to return to soil. Whether you’re in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Scranton, Erie, or somewhere in between, we serve the Keystone State with an earth-friendly option for families who want their final choices to reflect what matters most.

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How human composting works in Pennsylvania

Human composting, also called soil transformation, natural organic reduction, or terramation, is a 45-day process that turns a body into life-supporting soil. Your loved one rests in a proprietary vessel with natural materials while the transformation unfolds.

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When it is complete, our Care Team will help you decide how much soil you would like returned. We can also arrange donation of the remaining soil to local and regional conservation and restoration projects.

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While human composting is not yet legal in the state of Pennsylvania, Earth works with regional funeral homes and transport providers to bring your loved one into our care locally and transport them to the nearest Earth facility where the process is legal.

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Modern, eco-friendly Pennsylvania funeral home

End-of-life plans are never easy to make. With Earth, Pennsylvanians are not alone in this journey. We make it simple to arrange your green funeral alternative online or by phone, with clear guidance from our Care Team.

Eco-friendly

Our process produces no net CO2, versus the 535 lbs of CO2 produced by the average cremation (equivalent to a 600+ mile car journey).

Online convenience

Make arrangements in less than 15 minutes, manage everything online with the Earth Portal, and share obituaries with family and friends.

Exceptional care

Our Care Team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We update you at each stage of the process via email, SMS, or via our online Portal.

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State-of-the-art facilities

Earth owns and operates state-of-the-art human composting facilities, serving families in the Keystone State through trusted local partners. Our spaces are designed for respectful, expert care, with proprietary vessels powered by 100% renewable energy and monitored for temperature, moisture, and airflow. When Pennsylvanians choose Earth, our Care Team coordinates bringing your loved one into our care, oversees the entire soil transformation, and organizes the return and donation of soil.

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Supporting land conservation

Each Pennsylvania soil transformation creates about a cubic yard of living soil that can support restoration work. After families choose the amount they want, the remaining soil can be donated to projects that protect treasured ecosystems.

For Pennsylvanians who treasure the Delaware Water Gap, the Susquehanna River, the Allegheny and Pocono Mountains, or Lake Erie’s shoreline, this choice can feel like a final gift to the environment we all cherish.

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The Earth package

Our Earth package combines the essential services Pennsylvania families need after a death. From the moment you contact us, our Care Team supervises the entire human composting process through soil return or donation.

This includes everything you need in Pennsylvania, taking place in the days immediately following the passing.

Services of a licensed funeral director
Collection & care from place of passing
Filing of all necessary paperwork & permits
An Earth soil transformation
The soil returned to your family
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Guidance whenever you need it

Pennsylvania families reach out at different moments, from an unexpected loss to planning ahead. Wherever you are in that process, our Care Team offers support, answers questions, and guides next steps.

Immediate need

For families who have recently lost a loved one.

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Imminent need

For families expecting a loved one to pass in the next 6 months.

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Earth Prepaid

For individuals and couples planning for the future.

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Serving each Pennsylvania family like our own

With Earth's 2,000+ five-star reviews, people in Pennsylvania are finding comfort in our environmentally conscious end-of-life alternative.

In thinking about what I want for my body after I die, I didn’t want it to be a chemicalized waste of space in an overpriced piece of real estate with a view. The idea of being turned into compost for my loved ones to grow something from my remains was a beautiful idea. Earth made enrolling in a prepayment plan very easy. They answered all of my questions and sent plenty of information to share with my loved ones.

I highly recommend them for your green burial alternative to traditional burial practices.

Jonny C., Nevada

This was the easiest decision I have ever made on a topic that is the hardest to discuss with family members. Earth - Green Funeral Home made the process simple, answered all my questions, and even accommodated an add-on service with ease and no complications.