Wildflowers and mulch shown inside of an Earth vessel

What is soil transformation?

Understanding each stage of Earth's process, where science and nature work together to honor life's most fundamental cycle.

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Earth uses the principles of
nature to transform bodies into nutrient-rich soil.

Through our proprietary vessel technology, we’re able to recreate conditions found in the natural world. This is achieved through carefully balancing carbon, nitrogen, oxygen and water, and optimizing temperature and moisture levels. This in turn creates the perfect conditions for naturally occurring microbes to break the body down on a molecular level.

Reaching temperatures in excess of 131°F, the heat ensures that any harmful pathogens are killed, and the soil is tested after each process to ensure that it’s safe for humans, plants and wildlife alike.

The soil transformation process returns the nutrients in our bodies to the natural world. Healthy soil is paramount to a healthy ecosystem; it filters water, provides nutrients to plants and animals, sequesters carbon, and helps regulate global temperatures.

Natural, sustainably-sourced materials

To achieve the correct balance of carbon and nitrogen, we use a proprietary combination of locally-sourced, organic materials. These are naturally carbon
or nitrogen dense.

Mulch shown in a small box
Organic mulch
Wood chips shown in a small box
Woodchips
Wildflowers shown in a small box
Wildflowers

Gentle, natural process

Step One

Preparation

Preparation
30 minutes

Prior to being placed in the soil transformation vessel, the body is gently washed and wrapped in a biodegradable shroud.

A white shroud
Step Two

The vessel

Small boxes of mulch, bark, and wildflowers, the amendments for an Earth soil transformation
The vessel
30 minutes

The shroud is placed in its own individual vessel on a layer of organic mulch and woodchip. Wildflowers are added with the shroud.

Step Three

Soil transformation

Soil transformation
45 days

The body and organic material remain in the vessel for 45 days. Microbes break everything down on the molecular level, producing a nutrient-rich soil.

Wildflowers and mulch shown inside of an Earth vessel
Step Four

The soil

The soil
Eternal

Each process produces an approximate cubic-yard of soil. Once completed, it can be used to restore forests, preserve conservation land, nourish gardens and combat erosion.

Unparalleled urban sustainability credentials

Earth Soil Transformation
Aquamation
Cremation

Energy source

Renewable Electric

Electric

Fossil fuel

Net CO2 emissions

None

None

535lbs

Water consumption

40 gallons

400 gallons

None

Output

Nutrient-rich soil used for land restoration

Water flushed into mains sewer

CO2, harmful gasses, heavy metals including mercury

Protecting the planet for future generations

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