No, Recompose and Earth Funeral are separately owned and operated.
Recompose was founded in 2017 by Katrina Spade and is the world’s first human composting company. Earth Funeral was founded three years later, in 2020, by Tom Harries, who previously founded a cremation company.
Key differences between Recompose and Earth Funeral include:
- Legal & ethical framework: Recompose is a Public Benefit Corporation, legally committed to balancing the well-being of people and the planet with our business goals.
- Focus & scale: Recompose operates its first and only location, ensuring deep expertise and oversight. Earth Funeral has two locations, with a third planned. Recompose plans to expand to more locations by approaching growth thoughtfully to ensure safety and integrity.
- Funding & values: Recompose is supported exclusively by values-aligned investors and crowdfunding. Our company values are deeply rooted and define how we operate, communicate, and interact with each other and our clients.
The Recompose Story
Katrina first started thinking about the idea while playing in the backyard with her young son in 2011. Read about Katrina’s story and the roots of Recompose.