
How human composting works in Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale has always had a close relationship with the Sonoran Desert that defines its eastern edge. Whether you've hiked the 230-plus miles of trails through the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, the largest urban preserve in the country at 30,500 acres, climbed to Tom's Thumb for sweeping views of the McDowell Mountains and the Phoenix metro, or walked the Arizona Canal trail path winding through the heart of the city, 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.
Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale residents.




