
How human composting works in Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix has always had a profound connection to the Sonoran Desert that surrounds it. Whether you've climbed Camelback Mountain for 360-degree views of the Valley of the Sun, hiked the 100-plus miles of trails through South Mountain Park and Preserve, the world's largest municipal park, or explored the ancient Hohokam petroglyphs tucked into the desert landscape of the Phoenix Mountains Preserve, 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.
Phoenix 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 Phoenix residents.




