
How human composting works in Renton, WA
Renton has always had a close relationship with the Cedar River and the waters that define it. Whether you've walked or cycled the 17-mile Cedar River Trail along the historic railroad route from the mouth of the river at Lake Washington through Cedar River Park and into the Cascade foothills, watched bald eagles, ospreys, and blue herons gather along the river during the annual salmon migration where the largest run of sockeye salmon in the lower 48 states begins, or paddled Lake Washington from Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park at the water's edge, 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.
Renton 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 Renton residents.




