Recompose was founded to transform the funeral industry and reimagine the end-of-life experience. Our founder and CEO, Katrina Spade, recognized a need and spent a decade researching and designing an innovative, beautiful solution. After years of collaboration and grassroots legislative work, Recompose became the world’s first human composting company in 2017, offering a state-of-the-art facility and a fresh approach to death care.
At the heart of our work is a focus on education and exceptional, personalized service. We meet each client where they are, without pressure, and with deep respect for their needs, values, and choices.
Our commitment to you
Unparalleled Services
Your loved one’s soil transformation will be carried out by the world’s leading experts. As the pioneer of human composting, Recompose sets the global standard, ensuring nutrient-rich soil of the highest quality for you to use or donate to grow new life.
Intentional Care
You’ll receive an uncompromising level of personalized support. Our team draws upon years of expertise to inform and guide you, without the use of AI or chatbots. Every interaction is rooted in compassion, respect, and a genuine commitment to guide you through the experience with empathy.
Transformative Experiences
Our spaces, services, and ceremonies are designed to help you foster deeper connections—to nature, to others, and to the cycle of life and death. Whether or not you hold a ceremony with us, we’re here to support you in making decisions that reflect your values and honor your loved one.
Upfront, Honest Pricing
Our pricing is transparent and easy to understand, with no hidden fees. We do not work on commission and we never upsell.
Business for Good
Recompose is registered as a Public Benefit Corporation, committed to a legal and ethical framework that balances shareholder interests with the well-being of people and the planet. Every decision we make is guided by sustainability, community, and ethical death care practices—not just the bottom line. Read our company values here.
Environmental Stewardship
Sustainability is at the core of our operations. From the design of our durable stainless steel composting vessels, built in the U.S. to last up to 70 years, to the careful selection of conservation organizations for soil donation, we prioritize long-term impact and doing the most good for the earth.
The Recompose Difference
In this short video, hear past and present clients reflect on their experience with Recompose.