Inspired Journeys is proud to offer natural organic reduction (NOR), also known as human composting, through Recompose in Seattle, Washington, the world’s first human composting company. Recompose Founder and inventor Katrina Spade made her vision of human composting a reality in 2017 with the inception of her Public Benefit Corporation.
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What is Human Composting?
Human composting is an eco-friendly end-of-life option that transforms your loved one into soil. The entire process takes 2-3 months, from when your person comes into the care of Recompose staff, until the soil is ready. Your person will become nutrient-rich soil, ready to nourish the land and give back to the earth. Similar to ashes from cremation, the soil can be used however you choose—to enrich a garden, plant a tree, or spread across multiple locations. You also have the opportunity to donate as much soil as you’d like to help restore and revitalize land stewarded by nonprofit conservation organizations.
What is Recompose?
A decade ago, Katrina Spade recognized the need for a sustainable and scalable urban death care alternative. She spent years working with scientists and legal advisors and invented a process to transform human bodies into soil. Since then, Katrina and the team have helped write bills with state legislators, testified before committees, and ensured a safe process with regulators once a state legalizes human composting to help bring this green death care option to people everywhere.
In 2017, Katrina founded Recompose—the world’s first human composting company based in Seattle. Recompose started accepting bodies for human composting in December 2020 and has composted hundreds of individuals.
Is Human Composting Legal in Minnesota?
Yes! Angela was an active part of the grassroots team who worked with legislators to get legislation passed May 24, 2024, making Minnesota the 11th state to legalize human composting. The bill went into effect July 1, 2025, meaning that Natural Organic Reduction (NOR) is now a legal form of disposition in the state.
Is There A Human Composting Facility in Minnesota?
Not yet! Stay tuned for local options becoming available.