
How human composting works in Salt Lake City, UT
Salt Lake City has always lived between two natural wonders. Whether you've hiked City Creek Canyon from the steps of the State Capitol into the Wasatch Mountains above downtown, walked the shoreline of Antelope Island State Park as bison graze against the backdrop of the Great Salt Lake, or climbed to the ridge at Red Butte Garden for sweeping views of the Salt Lake Valley below, 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.
Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City residents.




