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Episode: 630. Terramation is the process of transforming human remains into nutrient-rich soil. Katey from Return Homes explains this alternative to burial and cremation.
Description: Â Return Home provides families the inclusive, gentle, transparent death care that continues the cycle of life and contributes to the sustainability of the planet. Terramation is the process of transforming human remains into nutrient-rich soil through controlled natural decomposition, offering an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional burial and cremation. At Return Home the body is placed in a custom-designed vessel with natural materials like straw, alfalfa and sawdust. This environ promotes microbial activity that gently transforms the body into soil over approximately 60-90 days.in two phases. Katey Houston is the Director of F...