
How human composting works in Mount Vernon, WA
Mount Vernon has always had a close relationship with the Skagit River and the valley that surrounds it. Whether you've hiked the 11 miles of trails through Little Mountain Park to panoramic views of the Skagit Valley, Puget Sound, and the Olympic Mountains, walked the Skagit Riverwalk through downtown along the river's edge, or watched tens of thousands of snow geese descend on the valley fields each winter in one of the largest migratory waterfowl gatherings in Washington, 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.
Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon residents.




