Natural Organic Reduction/Human Composting

Natural organic reduction, also known as human composting, is the process of converting a person’s body into soil and returning it to the environment. This environmentally friendly option is currently legal and available in several states in the U.S. It is a contained, accelerated conversion of human remains to soil. The process uses large tanks, containers, or similar vessels to hold human remains together with straw, wood chips, and/or other natural materials for a period of time of about four to six weeks. The soil is then returned to the family or used around a planting at a home or in a forest.

To find out if natural organic reduction is available in your state, speak with your local funeral professional.