Human Composting in Texas
Human composting is an environmentally-friendly funeral option that is available in a growing number of states in the US.
Texas residents interested in human composting can find everything they need to know about the process on this page.
What is human composting?
Human composting is an environmentally-friendly alternative to cremation and traditional burial, which is also known as body composting, natural organic reduction or soil transformation. Over a 45-day process, a body is gently transformed into nutrient-rich soil.
Families choose how much soil they’d like returned - to scatter or plant - and the remainder is sent to local conservation sites where it’s used for land restoration projects, such as reforestation and growing trees. The process returns the nutrients in our bodies to the natural world, and helps protect the planet for future generations.
Learn more about human composting, the process, and the environmental benefits
Is human composting legal in Texas?
Human composting is not currently legal in Texas.
The process has a significant number of supporters across the US. Human composting could be legalized in Texas in the coming years, if current trends continue.
Currently, human composting is legal in California, Washington, Oregon, Vermont, Colorado and New York. Bills are progressing in a number of other states. For a full and up-to-date breakdown of the legal status in different states, check our legislation tracker.
How can I choose human composting as a Texas resident?
Residents will need to wait until Texas legalizes human composting to access services in state.
At Earth, we’re working hard to get human composting legalized across the US and to offer our services in Texas. In the meantime, you can become an Earth Founding Member.
Becoming an Earth Founding Member allows you to choose our soil transformation process for yourself, receive $500 off an Earth Prepaid plan when we launch in Texas post-legalization, and helps us to prioritize our expansion.
We appreciate your support as we bring natural organic reduction nationwide.
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