Our Services

Based in Seattle, Washington, Recompose provides human composting services in all 50 states.

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Immediate Need

If a death has occurred or is expected soon, we're here to support you. Call us anytime at (206) 800-8733.

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Imminent Pathway

Extended support as you navigate a terminal diagnosis, hospice, or the end of life.

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Plan Ahead

Set up your future human composting with our prepaid funeral plan, Precompose. It's simple, flexible, and risk-free.

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Ceremony Offerings

Plan a custom ceremony in one of our thoughtfully curated spaces. Each experience can be tailored to fit your needs and traditions.

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Imminent Pathway

Our Imminent program offers support for those who have received a terminal diagnosis, are in hospice, or are nearing the end of life.

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Best funeral home in the PNW
2023, 2024, & 2025

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5.0
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Thoughtfully cared for over
500 families

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We’re here to help you understand your options and make informed choices. We meet you where you are, without pressure, and with deep respect for your needs and values.

Make an Informed Choice

Learn about soil transformation and begin to connect with our team, services, and space.

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Understand the Process

Learn how human composting—developed over years of research and innovation by Recompose—offers a way to give back to the earth at the end of life.

Our Process
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Get to Know Recompose

Meet the team that will support you every step of the way. Learn about our values, approach, and process, including the timeline and options for using the soil.

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Experience the Space

Explore our state-of-the-art facility and thoughtfully designed spaces for gathering, ceremony, and reflection, either in-person or virtually, during a private tour.

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Plan with Clarity and Care

We’re here for you when you need us. If you desire, we offer the option to complete paperwork and to pay in advance so those tasks are taken care of.

Frequently Asked Questions
Do we need to fill out paperwork in advance?

No, it’s not required to complete paperwork ahead of time, but some people find it helpful. For example, the state’s death certificate process requires detailed family and personal information, and it can be helpful to gather those details in advance to reduce stress later. Other people choose to focus entirely on time with their community and complete the paperwork afterward—either approach is absolutely okay.

Do we need to pay in advance?

No, an advance payment is not required. However, some people find it easier to access bank accounts or other financial resources before a death occurs. If that’s the case, we’re happy to arrange full or partial payment ahead of time. Otherwise, payment is not due until the person is in our care.

Can a friend call on behalf of the imminent person?

Anyone is welcome to make the initial call on behalf of the dying person. We often speak with friends or community members who are helping gather information. By law, final arrangements after death must be completed by the next of kin or designated agent.

What if I'm outside Seattle or Washington State?

When you are ready, we’ll arrange transport of the person into our care. Transportation arrangements to Recompose are dependent on location.

Inside Washington

Our service area encompasses all of Washington State and the Portland metro area. If you are within our service area, pick up and transportation to Recompose are included in our price.

Outside Washington

About a third of Recompose clients are from outside Washington State. Our team is experienced at navigating long-distance logistics. We’re available to research a local funeral home and coordinate pick up, arrange air travel, and ensure safe delivery to Recompose.

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What kind of beginning-to-end experience should my family and I expect?

After connecting with our Imminent Pathway care team, you’ll have the chance to ask questions and learn more about our process. Our team will gather some information about the dying person, and, if someone is acting on their behalf, some information about that person as well. We can address any important matters—from payment to more general preparedness. Many families choose to visit us for a tour, either in person or virtually.

Families or communities often let us know when death seems to be a day or two away. While not required, this kind of heads-up can be helpful. At the time of death, please call us anytime of the day  (206) 800-8733, and we’ll arrange transportation to Recompose.

Once the individual is in our care, we’ll secure death certificates and issue a few short forms that can only be given after death has occurred. During this time, we also help folks plan for whatever ceremonies they may want.

Do people with a terminal diagnosis need to be a part of the Imminent Pathway?

No, it’s not necessary. We meet many of our families and communities at the time of death.

How do you define imminent?

Typically, the folks on our Imminent Pathway believe they have less than six months to live. But our program is inclusive, and we are here to help you understand your options.

Are there additional costs associated with the Imminent Pathway?

No. There are no extra fees for this extended care and support.

Reach Out Anytime

We would be honored to guide you and your loved ones through the soil transformation process.

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What Sets Us Apart

Unparalleled Services

Your 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 to use or donate to nourish 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 AI or chatbots. Every interaction is rooted in compassion, respect, and a genuine commitment to guide you 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. 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 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 is guided by sustainability, community, and ethical death care practices—not just the bottom line. Read our company values.

Environmental Stewardship

Sustainability is at our core. 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.

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The design of our space and services offers a new kind of funeral home

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From Our Clients

Voted the best funeral home in the Pacific Northwest for the last three years, Recompose earned this recognition by attentively caring for hundreds of families.

Recompose deeply appreciates the emotional meaning of the service they are providing. Everything they do speaks directly to that meaning. From the serene “spa like” experience, to the thoughtfully designed containers, the message is always that there is beauty even in the unthinkable. It is a process that has provided some comfort to my family while helping us grieve.

Paul S

New York, New York

Recompose is such a beautiful place to lay a loved one to rest. The thoughtful design is evocative of being in a forest and serves as a gentle, lovely reminder of our connection to the natural world. And I cannot say enough about the kindness, knowledge, and generosity of the staff. Highly recommend.

Julie B

Portland, Oregon

Everything was handled professionally and I was educated in the process. The laying-in ceremony was beautifully done and my family is forever grateful for Recompose. I really can’t say enough about how well Morgan treated me and my family. Just amazing!

Saraphina B

Renton, Washington

Thank you to the whole team from start to end of this process. It’s been such a warm and supportive experience in a world that’s been so difficult to navigate and unfamiliar to me. I can’t express my gratitude enough to the whole Recompose team for taking care of not only Justin, but also me. It meant a lot.

Una H

Seattle, Washington

I just wanted to say thank you for creating such a beautiful ceremony to send off my mom yesterday. It was moving, quiet, and meaningful. Members of the family called me after to say that the experience was healing for them in ways they had not expected.

Michelle M

Los Angeles, California

My mother chose composting as a way to give back to the earth. Recompose was amazing through all of it. Our family had a small viewing and they did an amazing job. Elaine was our guide through the process. She explained what to expect and was incredibly gracious and respectful. I couldn’t have asked for anything better. Thank you.

Synneva R

Issaquah, Washington

It’s obvious that they are sincere in their mission to provide quality, ecological, compassionate care at the end of life. The space is warm and inviting. It’s evident that the care and various possibilities are catered to the families’ needs. An exceptional funeral home changing the death care landscape with gentle kindness.

Candace P

Seattle, Washington

The facility is so comforting and welcoming, you’d think it was a spa. Everything about Recompose is so well-thought, and I really appreciate the effort that the team has put into making the process of human composting more accessible, beautiful, and exciting.

Noah S

Seattle, Washington

Recompose is stunningly gorgeous. It’s a beautiful clean space, a careful and tender atmosphere, and luscious green imagery all around. The Gathering Space has tall ceilings and the illusion of sunbeams coming through the trees. Who knew it was possible to create such a sacred space in the middle of the industrial area of Seattle?

Nika N

Puyallup, Washington

We had no idea the profound significance receiving the soil of our son for our personal use would have. We used it to plant a dogwood tree in our yard that can be seen from his childhood bedroom. Our yard has become a spiritual place where we go to talk to our son while he, in turn, nourishes his dogwood tree. Thank you for this beautiful gift.

Karen Y

Seattle, Washington

The facility was so beautiful and peaceful, the decor was very thoughtful and invoked a strong sense of nature and elegance. The staff were incredibly kind and knowledgeable about the process. We left feeling so warm and hopeful for the future of natural death care. This really does feel like a crucial step into an eco-friendly future.

Jay C

Kirkland, Washington

Recompose has created a thoughtful, warm, and inviting place. A healthy and meaningful connection that reframes our relationship to nature in our last act and supports a critical cultural shift.

Deb G

Seattle, Washington

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Pricing

Simple, transparent pricing. No hidden fees.

$7,000
Recompose Human Composting
This Price Includes:
Imminent pathway extended care
Transportation planning support
Funeral director services
Sheltering of the body
Filing of paperwork
Transformation into soil
Soil packaged for pick up or shipment
Soil donation to nonprofit conservation organizations
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Talk with Our Team

Please fill out this short form or contact our Imminent Pathway Specialist and certified end-of-life doula, Laura Sullivan Cassidy, at (206) 800-8733 or laura@recompose.life.

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