
How human composting works in Washington
Washingtonians have always known that good soil is something you give back, not just take from. Whether you've hiked through the moss-draped rainforests of Olympic National Park, stood at the base of Mount Rainier's glaciers, or kayaked the emerald waters of Puget Sound, there's a sense here that the land deserves care. Human composting reflects that same instinct.
Human composting is an environmentally-friendly alternative to cremation or traditional burial. Over a 30–45 day process, the body is gently transformed into nutrient-rich soil. It is sometimes referred to as soil transformation, body composting, natural organic reduction or terramation.
Washington families can choose how much soil they'd like returned, to plant, spread, or share, and the remainder is donated to conservation projects for growing trees, restoring habitats, and nurturing native plants. 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 Funeral is here to help Washington residents.




