
How human composting works in Yuma, AZ
Yuma has always had a close relationship with the Colorado River that defines it. Whether you've walked the restored wetlands trails of East Wetlands Park along the river's edge where herons and migratory birds gather, explored the desert landscape and canyon views of Telegraph Pass above the city, or kayaked the Colorado through the lush riparian corridor of the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area, 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.
Yuma 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 Yuma residents.




