Human Composting

Human composting, also known as natural organic reduction, terramation or recomposition, is the process of converting a person’s body into soil and returning it to the environment. This 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 human composting is available in your state, speak with your local funeral professional.