
How human composting works in Ashland, OR
Ashland has always had a close relationship with the mountains and creeks that surround it. Whether you've hiked the Creek to Crest trail system from the Bear Creek Greenway up through Lithia Park and into the Siskiyou Mountains toward the Pacific Crest Trail, explored the forested canyons and waterfall of Oredson-Todd Woods above town, or climbed Grizzly Peak for panoramic views of the Rogue Valley and Mount McLoughlin, there's a sense here that the natural world deserves care. Human composting reflects that same instinct.
Human composting is an environmentally-friendly alternative to cremation or traditional burial. Over a 30–45 day process, the body is gently transformed into nutrient-rich soil. It is sometimes referred to as soil transformation, body composting, natural organic reduction or terramation.
Ashland families can choose how much soil they'd like returned, to plant, spread, or share, and the remainder is donated to conservation projects for growing trees, restoring habitats, and nurturing native plants. The process returns the nutrients in our bodies to the natural world, and helps protect the planet for future generations. Whether you need our human composting services now, or you're planning for the future, Earth Funeral is here to help Ashland residents.




