Natural organic reduction (NOR), also known as human composting, doesn’t just reduce the environmental impact of funeral services. It transforms human remains into a nutrient-rich soil that can support plant growth. The process simply up the natural processes that occur in burial.
People don’t choose natural organic reduction because it’s the least expensive option, but that doesn’t mean you have to pay for overpriced services. Natural organic reduction from Cremation.Green is cheaper than traditional burial and cremation.
What to Expect With Natural Organic Reduction Services
Natural organic reduction is a revolutionary form of disposition that actually mimics natural decomposition that would occur over time if someone had a natural burial. Instead of being buried in the ground, the body is placed in a stainless steel vessel that’s been filled with wood chips, alfalfa, straw and special microbes with the ability to transform remains into soil. These microbes naturally occur on plant material and in our bodies.
Over the course of 5-7 weeks, the body inside the vessel is broken down by the microbes. Once the tissue has decomposed only the bones remain. They can be crushed up to be given to the family as cremains or added back to the soil for further decomposition.
Once the soil is removed from the vessel, it’s screened for non-organic materials such as hip implants or pacemakers. The soil is then allowed to dry and cure for an additional 3-5 weeks. Once the process is complete, the family can choose to use the soil to nourish trees and plants on their own property or donate the soil to organizations that use it in their conservation efforts.
Each body creates about one cubic yard of nutrient-rich soil.
What’s Included With Natural Organic Reduction
Our natural organic reduction service includes:
- Consultations with our Funeral Director seven days a week.
- Transfer of deceased to refrigerated holding (35 miles from our dispatch areas included).
- Sheltering the remains in a temperature-controlled environment up to 5 days (additional $50/day, unless delay is involuntary).
- AirTray/combo transport wood unit (for transportation)
- Professional oversight during the entire process.
- Securing all necessary permits.
Does Not Include: death certificates ($21/$4), potential house call ($300), oversize charges
If you feel that natural organic reduction isn’t right for you, but you want to reduce the environmental impact of disposition there are other options. Our clean flame cremation, water cremation and natural burial services are all excellent alternatives.
The Eco-Friendly Funeral Home That Makes Natural Organic Reduction Possible for All Texans
Making all types of eco-friendly disposition available in Texas.
We’re dedicated to ensuring all Texans have the ability to choose any type of safe disposition they want. Even though it may go against popular opinion, we believe that is a freedom everyone should have no matter what type of disposition they prefer.
All-digital funeral home that leverages tech to lower costs.
From the very beginning Cremation.Green has been an all-digital funeral home that doesn’t simply do things because that’s how it’s always been done. We leverage the latest technology to lower both the environmental cost of funeral services and financial cost for our clients.
Going beyond the funeral home to improve the funeral industry.
Cremation.Green isn’t just an eco-conscious funeral home. We are active advocates that are helping improve the funeral industry so that it’s more inclusive and consumer-friendly. We’ve even testified at the state capitol to make healthier disposition options available across Texas.
Natural Organic Reduction Services in Your Area
Natural organic reduction is the newest form of disposition to receive government approval in states across the U.S. Cremation.Green is among a very limited number of funeral homes in Texas that can help families arrange the service. Check below to find out if we currently operate in your