The startup provides green funeral home services that utilize a proprietary Natural Organic Reduction (NOR) process to transform human remains into nutrient-rich soil. This method offers a sustainable and ethical alternative to traditional burial and cremation, allowing clients to make environmentally conscious end-of-life decisions.
Funding
$5M 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.
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional burial and cremation methods can have significant environmental impacts, including land use, emissions, and resource consumption. Many individuals seek more sustainable and ethically conscious options for end-of-life arrangements.
Solution
Return Home offers terramation, a natural organic reduction (NOR) process that transforms human remains into nutrient-rich soil. This gentle process utilizes natural materials like alfalfa, straw, and sawdust to facilitate decomposition within a controlled vessel over 30-60 days. Families have the opportunity for a laying-in service, allowing them to say goodbye and place meaningful items with their loved one. The resulting soil is then rested, screened, and either returned to the family or donated to The Woodland, a dedicated property for revitalizing local flora. Return Home provides a transparent and inclusive service, welcoming family involvement throughout the process.
Target Audience
Return Home serves individuals and families seeking environmentally responsible and ethically sound alternatives to traditional burial and cremation methods.
Features
- Natural Organic Reduction (NOR) process using alfalfa, straw, and sawdust
- Transformation of remains into nutrient-rich soil within 30-60 days
- Laying-in service for families to say goodbye and personalize the process
- Option to return the resulting soil to the family or donate it to The Woodland
- Complete guidance from the service team during every stage
- Filing of the death certificate and all necessary paperwork