Earth Funeral

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.

06/19/2025

What’s the true environmental cost of traditional funerals?

From land use and CO₂ emissions to chemical exposure and water waste, the impact is far greater than most people realize.

We created a free, easy-to-read guide that compares five funeral options—including traditional burial, cremation, aquamation, and soil transformation, so you can make an informed, planet-friendly choice.

🌱 7 in 10 Americans want a greener alternative. This report shows what’s possible.

Download the guide → https://shorturl.at/tOgUM

06/18/2025

We're incredibly honored to be featured in the Wall Street Journal as the largest human composting company in the United States!

https://www.wsj.com/articles/mushroom-caskets-make-the-final-resting-place-eco-friendly-8ccac598

The article beautifully captures what drives us every day at Earth Funeral - providing families with a meaningful, sustainable alternatives to cremation and burial.

Thank you to the The Wall Street Journal and Clara Hudson for this thoughtful coverage of our mission to create a more sustainable future for end-of-life care.

A Dutch business is bringing its compostable coffins to an American market for the first time.

04/26/2025

Families like this are exactly why we do what we do. Thank you for trusting Earth with your plans and for sharing your experience so thoughtfully. We’re honored to walk alongside you in creating a gentler return to the earth.

Read more testimonials from families we've served: https://earthfuneral.com/reviews/

04/25/2025

Watch Tanya’s message, "It's an action of love”

In our latest lasting legacy, learn how Rick and Tanya's lifelong practice shaped their view of death as transformation, how geographic challenges prompted their pre-planning, and why Rick's environmental engineering career made soil transformation his perfect final contribution.

Read their full story and others here: https://earthfuneral.com/lasting-legacies/

04/24/2025

For the first time, we're sharing what we've learned from supporting over 5,000 families with their end-of-life planning. This guide outlines the emotional, financial, and practical benefits of planning ahead—drawn from experiences with families like yours.

We invite you to share this resource with anyone who might find it valuable: https://bit.ly/4jpmzuz