
How human composting works in Bethlehem, PA
Bethlehem has always had a deep connection to the rivers and green corridors that define the Lehigh Valley. Whether you've walked the Delaware and Lehigh Trail along the historic Lehigh Canal corridor through Sand Island, hiked the trails of Monocacy Creek through Housenick Memorial Park past limekiln ruins and native woodlands, or cycled the Saucon Rail Trail south through the former North Pennsylvania Railroad corridor, 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.
Bethlehem 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 Bethlehem residents.




