Earth Funeral

03/16/2026

What happens to your money if something happens to Earth Funeral?

It’s an important question, and families deserve a clear answer.

Your funds are always protected.

Earth Funeral works with Homesteaders Life Company, the largest and most trusted provider of funeral funding in the United States. Funds are held securely and regulated under state and federal funeral funding laws.

That means your funds are:

• Protected and regulated
• Held by a third-party provider
• Fully transferable if your plans ever change

Pre-planning is designed to give families peace of mind, and financial protection is part of that.

What questions do you have about working with Earth Funeral? Ask below, chances are other families are wondering the same thing.

03/13/2026

What happens to the bones during soil transformation?

This is one of the most common questions families ask.

During the soil transformation process, bones naturally soften. At the end of the process, they are gently reduced and included in the final soil.

If there are implants, such as hips, knees, or other medical devices, those materials do not break down. They are carefully separated and responsibly recycled as part of our standard process.

Soil transformation, also called human composting or natural organic reduction, gently transforms the body into nutrient-rich soil over about 30–45 days.

What questions do you have about working with Earth Funeral? Ask below, chances are other families are wondering the same thing.

03/12/2026

Some of the most common questions families ask about soil transformation.

We believe families deserve clear answers when exploring their end-of-life options.

Here are a few questions we often hear:

• Are bones and teeth included in the soil? Yes.
• Are implants removed and recycled? Yes.
• Can you still have a memorial or celebration of life? Absolutely.
• Are payment plans available? Yes.
• What happens to gold dental fillings? We can return them to your family if you wish.
• Who handles death certificates? Our licensed funeral directors take care of that.

Choosing an end-of-life option comes with many questions, and we’re here to help.

Ask the question you have below and we’ll reply, chances are other families are wondering the same thing.

03/11/2026

Can families in the United States choose soil transformation?

Yes.

Earth Funeral works with families across the entire United States to make soil transformation possible. Even if you live outside a state where the process takes place, our Care Team coordinates transportation and every step of the journey so the experience is seamless for your family.

Human composting, also called soil transformation or natural organic reduction, gently transforms the body into nutrient-rich soil that can help restore ecosystems.

It’s a modern, environmentally responsible alternative to burial or cremation.

Comment your state and we’ll tell you how to work with us.

03/10/2026

Nearly 70% of families who plan with Earth Funeral attend a webinar first.

Why?

Because choosing an end-of-life option is a big decision, and most people have questions.

In our educational webinar, we walk through:

• Traditional funeral options and their alternatives
• Earth Funeral’s mission and how we’re creating a more sustainable future
• How soil transformation (human composting) works
• The benefits of planning ahead
• A live Q&A where you can ask anything

It’s clear, informative, and completely judgment-free.

Join thousands of families who have attended and learned how death can become a force for environmental restoration.

Comment “webinar” and we’ll send you the link to register for the next session.

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02/13/2026

We’re grateful to Fox 32 Chicago and Anita Blanton FOX 32 Chicago for this meaningful conversation about human composting and Earth Funeral’s expansion to Illinois.

Soil Transformation turns the body into nutrient-rich soil, a beautiful, eco-friendly alternative to traditional burial and cremation. Families can use the soil to plant trees, create memorial gardens, or return it to places that held special meaning with their loved one.

Our mission is simple: provide transparent, compassionate end-of-life care that honors both people and planet.

Watch the full interview: https://earthfuneral.com/press/as-seen-on-fox-32-chicago-live

02/13/2026

Thank you to Chicago Tribune for sharing this powerful story.

“The same for me as well!” Six words that became Gerald Specht’s dying wish.

When Gerald passed, his family honored the handwritten note he’d left expressing his desire for soil transformation. His son Mark says the choice was “very in line with who my dad was,” a lifelong gardener and farmer who wanted to return to the earth.

Reporter Adriana Pérez featured Earth Funeral’s expansion to Illinois and the powerful stories of families choosing this gentle, environmentally conscious alternative.

“The idea of being gently transformed into soil and returned to nature resonates with a lot of people on a personal level. This is exactly what would happen on the forest floor, but we are accelerating it through science and technology.” — Tom Harries, CEO of Earth Funeral

02/10/2026

Exciting news Illinois! 🌿
We're thrilled to announce that Earth Funeral is now available, offering an eco-friendly alternative to traditional burial and cremation.

10/23/2025

Her houseplant once drooped in the corner.

Now it stands tall, nourished by the soil created from her late husband, Kenneth.

For Dianne, human composting wasn’t just an end-of-life choice. It was a way to say a slow, gentle goodbye and bring life back into her home.

Read their full story: https://earthfuneral.com/lasting-legacies/a-love-that-lives-on

08/18/2025

Burial didn’t feel right. Cremation didn’t align.

For Jennifer, human composting just made sense.

Her story is a beautiful reminder that end-of-life choices can be meaningful, natural, and regenerative.

08/13/2025

We're grateful for the insightful coverage of human composting in Philadelphia Inquirer by Aliya Schneider.

The article beautifully captures Paul Meshejian's thoughtful approach to end-of-life planning and Dianne's touching story about her husband's transformation into soil.

https://www.inquirer.com/politics/new-jersey/human-composting-new-jersey-pennsylvania-20250731.html

Rather than burial or cremation, a Chestnut Hill man wants his body to be turned into soil via human composting, also known as natural organic reduction or terramation.

07/30/2025

Grateful for the thoughtful coverage of Earth Funeral in NJ.com: https://www.nj.com/news/2025/07/would-you-turn-your-body-into-garden-soil-human-composting-is-coming-to-nj.html

Thanks Jackie Roman for capturing Dianne's beautiful story about finding comfort through Ken's transformation into soil.

Turning dead bodies into soil could become legal in New Jersey.