February 06, 2025

630. Terramation is the process of transforming human remains into nutrient-rich soil. Katey from Return Homes explains this alternative to burial and cremation.

18 minutes

Return Home provides families the inclusive, gentle, transparent death care that continues the cycle of life and contributes to the sustainability of the planet.

Terramation is the process of transforming human remains into nutrient-rich soil through controlled natural decomposition, offering an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional burial and cremation. At Return Home the body is placed in a custom-designed vessel with natural materials like straw, alfalfa and sawdust. This environ promotes microbial activity that gently transforms the body into soil over approximately 60-90 days.in two phases.

Katey Houston is the Director of Family Care her responsibilities include meeting with families at their time of need to create an experience as unique as the loved one lost. She physically cares for the decedents in our care ensuring their terramation journey is completed with love and care.

Being able to simply offer a service and space for families to create rituals that are meaningful to them allows Katey to guide families through the toughest times without the pressures of sales or outside schedules. Katey is a licensed funeral director and embalmer in the state of Washington and also her home country of England.

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By David Naster