Human composting services in Estacada, OR

Earth is a Green Funeral Home that provides human composting services in Estacada, OR. We gently transform bodies into nutrient-rich soil.

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Estacada human composting

Human composting is an environmentally-friendly alternative to cremation and traditional burial. The process is sometimes referred to as body composting, natural organic reduction or soil transformation. Over a 45-day process, a body is gently transformed into nutrient-rich soil.

Families choose how much soil they’d like returned - to scatter or plant - and the remainder is sent to local conservation sites where it’s used for land restoration projects, such as reforestation and growing trees.

Human composting is for nature lovers, conservationists, and for those of us who want to protect the planet for future generations. Whether you need our services now, or you’re planning for the future, Earth is here to help Estacada residents.

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Modern, eco-friendly Estacada funeral home

Choosing a natural transformation process for your final arrangements is a meaningful decision, so Earth is here to make it simple and to honor your wishes.

Carbon neutral

Our process is carbon neutral versus the 535 lbs of CO2 produced by the average cremation (equivalent to a 600+ mile car journey).

Online convenience

Make arrangements in less than 15 minutes, manage everything online with the Earth Portal, and share obituaries with family and friends.

Exceptional care

Our care team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We update you at each stage of the process via email, SMS or via our online Portal.

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State-of-the-art facility

We own and operate the world’s most advanced human composting facilities. Designed in conjunction with leading sustainable architects, our facilities use 100% renewable energy and provide a calm and tranquil setting for the soil transformation process.

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Human composting facilities in Estacada, OR

A view of the mountains from our Olympic Peninsula conservation lands

Unique final resting places

Each human composting process produces an approximate cubic yard of soil. Choose how much soil you’d like returned and send the remaining soil to local conservation projects for land restoration initiatives. Human composting is the most meaningful way to become a tree after death.

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Living conservation lands

Earth works hand in hand with conservation partners that are actively healing ecosystems.

Each transformation produces an approximate cubic yard of nutrient-rich soil: choose how much to keep for your own meaningful use, and the remainder goes directly to these lands — nourishing new forests, creating wildlife habitat, and regenerating the natural world for future generations.

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The Earth package

This includes everything you need, taking place in the days immediately following the passing.

Services of a licensed funeral director
Collection & care from place of passing
Filing of all necessary paperwork _{& permits}
An Earth soil transformation
The soil returned to your family
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Natural organic reduction in Estacada, OR

Here when you need us

From immediate arrangements to future planning, we provide thoughtful guidance and support for every situation - exactly when you need it.

Immediate need

For families who have recently lost a loved one.

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Imminent need

For families expecting a loved one to pass in the next 6 months.

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Earth Prepaid

For individuals and couples planning for the future.

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Zip codes served

97023

Local Estacada information

Nearest facility

Earth | West Coast*

(877) 327-4109

500 Pilot Road, Suite D, Las Vegas, NV 89119

Soil collection hours are Monday through Friday, 8am - 3pm

Earth | PNW

(877) 327-4109

4620 B St NW, Suite 102, Auburn, WA 98001

Soil collection hours are Monday through Friday, 8am - 3pm

We own and operate the Pacific Northwest’s most advanced soil transformation facilities.

For your convenience, you can make arrangements online, over the phone, or at our facility.

Families can collect their loved one’s soil from our facility during collection hours, or we can return it via USPS. We notify you when your soil is ready.

Death certificates in Estacada

Earth orders death certificates on your behalf. Should you wish to order them directly, you can do so via Clackamas County Vital Records Office.

Visit their website for up to date opening hours.

Clackamas County Medical Examiner's Office

The medical examiner investigates all sudden or unexpected deaths in Estacada. If your loved one is at the Clackamas County Medical Examiner's Office, we will help you navigate their paperwork.

More information can be found on their website.

Resources

Information and frequently asked questions about soil transformation and end of life care.

The human composting process explained

Traditional funeral practice is highly pollutive. Read more about soil transformation and the environmental benefits.

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Most asked questions about human composting

Interest and awareness around green funerals are growing rapidly, however human composting is still new to many. Read our answers to common questions.

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Preparing for a loved one to pass at home

People are increasingly choosing to pass in their own home. Learn how to plan for the imminent death of a loved one at home.

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Prepaid funeral plans

Prepaid funerals are an increasingly popular option for end-of-life planning, and could be a good investment for you and your family.

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Serving each family like our own

People are finding comfort in our environmentally conscious end-of-life alternative.

In thinking about what I want for my body after I die, I didn’t want it to be a chemicalized waste of space in an overpriced piece of real estate with a view. The idea of being turned into compost for my loved ones to grow something from my remains was a beautiful idea. Earth made enrolling in a prepayment plan very easy. They answered all of my questions and sent plenty of information to share with my loved ones.

I highly recommend them for your green burial alternative to traditional burial practices.

Jonny C., Nevada

This was the easiest decision I have ever made on a topic that is the hardest to discuss with family members. Earth - Green Funeral Home made the process simple, answered all my questions, and even accommodated an add-on service with ease and no complications

Joni F.

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