Earth provides soil transformation services that convert human remains into nutrient-rich soil through a 45-day composting process, offering an environmentally-friendly alternative to traditional burial and cremation. Families receive a portion of the soil for personal use, while the remainder supports local conservation projects, promoting ecosystem restoration and carbon sequestration.
Funding
$25M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Traditional burial and cremation practices have significant environmental impacts, including carbon emissions, land usage, and the release of pollutants. These methods often conflict with the growing desire for more sustainable and eco-friendly end-of-life options.
Solution
Earth offers a soil transformation service that converts human remains into nutrient-rich soil within a 45-day period, providing a carbon-neutral alternative to conventional funeral practices. This process, sometimes referred to as human composting, gently transforms the body into soil that can then be used to restore forests, sequester carbon, and revitalize challenged ecosystems. Families receive a portion of the soil to use as they choose, while the remaining soil is donated to local conservation projects for land restoration. The company manages all arrangements online, over the phone, or in person, and provides updates to families throughout the process via email and an online portal.
Target Audience
Individuals and families seeking environmentally conscious alternatives to traditional burial and cremation methods, particularly those interested in supporting land restoration and carbon sequestration efforts.
Features
- Soil transformation process completed in 45 days
- Net carbon neutral process compared to traditional cremation
- Online Earth Portal for managing arrangements and sharing obituaries
- Option to return a portion of the soil to the family
- Donation of remaining soil to local conservation projects
- Planting of 5 Impact Trees by One Tree Planted
- State-of-the-art facilities powered by 100% renewable energy
- Services of a licensed funeral director, including collection and care from the place of passing, and filing of necessary paperwork and permits