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Earth Funeral is serving families across Washington with soil transformation, a natural, gentle alternative to cremation and traditional burial.

Earth Funeral is proud to announce that our soil transformation services are available to the families of Maryland

Earth Funeral is proud to announce that our soil transformation services are available to the families of Virginia

Earth Funeral is proud to announce that our soil transformation services are available to the families of Pennsylvania.

Earth Funeral is proud to announce that our soil transformation services are available to the families of New Jersey.

Soil transformation is a natural, environmentally-friendly alternative to burial and cremation.

Soil transformation is a natural, environmentally-friendly alternative to burial and cremation, which is practiced in a number of states in the US.

Burial without a casket is an increasingly common practice. It tends to be selected for environmental or cost saving purposes.

As we look toward the holiday season—a time for family connections, we've created this helpful guide on how to talk about end-of-life wishes with family members. These conversations can bring understanding and comfort, helping you and your loved ones share what matters most.

Learn how to find and hire a professional obituary writer to create a heartfelt, lasting tribute for your loved one. Our guide walks you through the process of crafting meaningful obituaries, balancing personal stories with key details, and honoring their legacy with care.

Learn how to choose a green funeral home that aligns with your values. Discover the benefits of green funerals, human composting, and eco-friendly burial practices. Make informed decisions to honor your loved ones while caring for the environment.

It is officially legal for Minnesota residents to be transformed into soil after they pass, thanks to the passage of HF2669, sponsored by Rep. John Huot. The bill will go into effect on July 1, 2025. Minnesota is the 11th state to legalize human composting, following Maryland, Delaware, Arizona, and Nevada, which all approved bills in recent months.

Maryland and Delaware—have legalized human composting. They are the ninth and tenth to join a growing list of states with human composting bills on the books, making the option increasingly accessible across the United States.

Governor Katie Hobbs has signed bill HB2081 making human composting now legal in Arizona. Also referred to as the “Grandpa in the Garden bill,” Arizona has become the eighth state to legalize human composting in response to a growing demand for eco-friendly alternatives to burial and cremation.

The table on this page is kept up to date to reflect the legal status of terramation, also known as human composting, in each state in the US. It can be considered an accurate snapshot of the legislative landscape at any given time.