An important but often little-known aspect of legalization is that there is typically a lag between legalization and the fully operational phase of the law.
After a state passes a law to allow human composting, the government must then develop the rules and regulations to accompany the law. Depending on the state, this process can take anywhere from six months to five years. It’s only after these necessary rules and regulations are in place that Recompose can apply for licensing and begin offering human composting.
Not sure which states have legalized human composting? Find out here >
Currently, Recompose’s only facility is in Seattle but we intend to expand in order to increase local and regional access for all who are interested in this care. Once Recompose opens more locations, any member of Precompose, our prepayment program, can be cared for at the nearest facility (in other words, membership is transferable).
We will share expansion news with our community as plans emerge. If you haven’t already, we recommend subscribing to our newsletter to receive news and updates.
It’s important to note that you do not need to live or die in Washington or in a state where human composting is legal to receive our services. In fact, about a third of our clients are from out of state. The Recompose team is available to answer transportation questions and help with logistics.