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Planning a funeral in advance can offer you and your loved ones peace of mind. We have compiled a complete guide to simplify the decisions that go into creating a funeral plan, ensuring that your last wishes are honored and the right arrangements are made.

In this guide, we look at the differences and similarities between aquamation and human composting as well as how they compare to more traditional burial methods. We explain how they work, their environmental benefits, legality by state, and cost considerations to help you decide on the best green burial option.

In 2019, Washington became the first state to legalize human composting, giving residents the option to have their remains transformed into soil. Learn more about the process works and why it is a proactive choice for Washington residents.

Sky burials are an ancient eco-friendly burial practice, still widespread in Tibet. They involve letting the body nourish vultures, a sacred animal in the country.

The table on this page is kept up to date as a guide to where aquamation is legal in the US. Legislative changes are monitored and this page can be considered an accurate reference point.

The FTC is holding a workshop in September 2023 to hear from the funeral industry, consumer groups, and human composting providers about ways to update the Funeral Rule

While the most environmentally-friendly option will always be to opt for a green funeral method such as human composting, the information below will be helpful where such an option is unavailable.

While some of the negative environmental impacts of traditional funerals are obvious, others are less commonly considered, and the full extent of an individual funeral’s effect is often underestimated.

Becoming a tree after death sounds like a beautiful idea and a positive choice for the environment. At present, tree pod burial doesn’t exist in quite the way many people hope.

The table on this page is kept up to date as a guide to where alkaline hydrolysis is legal in the US. Legislative changes are monitored and this page can be considered an accurate reference point.

Interest and awareness around green funerals are growing rapidly, however human composting is still new to many. This article answers some of the most frequently asked questions about the human composting process.

Key statistics concerning human composting. These statistics are kept under review to reflect the most up to date information available.

Many people like the idea that their body could be turned into a tree when they die. This is an idea that has become especially popular in recent years among people discussing their end-of-life wishes.

Soil impacts everything around us. The health of our soil affects the health of our land, air and water, as well as the health of our plants and animals.

Soil transformation is an environmentally-friendly alternative to cremation and burial. Over a 45-day process a body is gently transformed into nutrient-rich soil, which can then be used for memorialization and conservation purposes.