For human composting providers
Human composting, where state law allows it.
Human composting, also called natural organic reduction or terramation, turns a body into soil over several weeks. Families on Passings may choose it while planning ahead, weigh it near the end of life, or ask about it after a death.
Families considering human composting
Many families have not heard of human composting until they see it beside burial and cremation.
Your listing can set out where you operate, what the process involves and how families reach you, in your own words.
What your listing can show
- Natural organic reduction
- Transfer of the body to your facility
- Return of the soil to the family
- Soil donated to conservation land, where offered
- Pre-need arrangements
Where human composting is legal
As of October 2026, human composting is legal in 13 states. California has passed a law that takes effect on January 1, 2027.
- ArizonaHB 2081 (Laws 2024, ch. 22)September 14, 2024
- CaliforniaAB 351 (Stats. 2022, ch. 399)Passed, not yet in effect: January 1, 2027
- ColoradoSB 21-006 (2021)September 7, 2021
- DelawareHS 1 for HB 162 (84 Del. Laws c. 261)No later than May 16, 2025
- GeorgiaSB 241 (2025)July 1, 2025
- MaineLD 536 (P.L. 2023, c. 676)August 9, 2024
- MarylandSB 1028 / HB 1168 (2024, ch. 599 and 600)October 1, 2024
- MinnesotaHF 5247 (2024 Minn. Laws ch. 127)July 1, 2025
- NevadaAB 289 (Stats. 2023, ch. 85)January 1, 2024
- New JerseyA4085 / S3007 (P.L. 2025, c. 143)July 1, 2026
- New YorkA382 / S5535 (L. 2022, ch. 817)June 28, 2023
- OregonHB 2574 (Or. Laws 2021, ch. 296)July 1, 2022
- VermontH.244 (Act 169 of 2022)January 1, 2023
- WashingtonSB 5001 (2019 Laws, ch. 432)May 1, 2020
Each state sets its own licensing rules. A law in effect does not mean a provider operates in that state yet.
Available only where it is legal
- Human composting is available on Passings only in the states where it is legal.
- Listing is free. Families choose for themselves whether to contact you.
List your business
Human composting listings are not open for claiming yet. Join the provider waitlist and we will contact you when they open.