What States Allow Human Composting (2024)

a dad and daughter stand in the forest next to a large tree. Thinking about what states allow human composting

For those beginning their end-of-life planning, numerous sustainable options are available, including Memorial Trees, water cremation, and human composting. Human composting is a process that respectfully returns our bodies to the earth, offering an eco-friendly alternative to traditional burial or cremation methods while enriching the soil. But what states allow human composting? This guide explores […]

Human Composting: A Greener Path to Rest in Peace

A photo with examples of the organic material included with remains for composting.

For those of us with a deep respect for nature, we often find ourselves contemplating the profound cycle of life and our place within it. Human composting—also known as Terramation or natural organic reduction—stands as a dignified end-of-life alternative aligned with the values of sustainability and environmental stewardship.  What is Human Composting? Human composting is […]

Natural Burials 101

A beam of sunlight shines through the canopy of the Point Arena Memorial Forest. This is an example of willow tree symbolism

Your guide to eco-friendly natural burial and green burial in 2022: cost, locations, legal considerations, and other alternative funeral and burial options.

What is Human Composting?

A photo of two bowls holding examples of the organic material that is combined with a human body as part of the human composting process.

Recently human composting has gained popularity as a green burial alternative. Learn more about this environmentally-friendly end-of-life option.

Couple and dog at Memorial Tree with Guide

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