
How human composting works in Eugene, OR
Eugene has always had a deep connection to the rivers and green spaces that define it. Whether you've walked or cycled the 12-mile Ruth Bascom Riverbank Path System along the Willamette through Alton Baker Park and the Owen Rose Garden, hiked the 26-mile McKenzie River National Recreation Trail through ancient lava flows, old-growth forest, and thundering waterfalls to the east, or climbed Spencer Butte for sweeping views of the Willamette Valley, 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.
Eugene 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 Eugene residents.




