Modern, eco-friendly Vermont funeral home
Human composting is an environmentally-friendly alternative to cremation and traditional burial, which is also known as soil transformation, body composting, natural organic reduction or terramation. Over a 45-day process, a body is gently transformed into nutrient-rich soil.
Families in Vermont can 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. Whether you need our human composting services now, or you’re planning for the future, Earth is here to help Vermont residents.
Is human composting legal in Vermont?
Bill H244 passed final passage in May 2022 and was signed into law in June 2022. Human composting has been legal in Vermont since January 1, 2023.
Currently, human composting is legal in several states and 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 Vermont resident?
At Earth, we’re working hard to bring human composting to a location near you.
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 Vermont, and helps us to prioritize our expansion.
We appreciate your support as we bring natural organic reduction nationwide.
