The Natural Funeral CEO Mike Reagan on the (Local) Future of Human Composting

In this episode, host Tony Russo sits down with Mike Reagan, CEO of The Natural Funeral and Terracare, which manufactures and sells human composting vessels and components. They discuss how Terracare’s business model works for individual funeral homes, crematories, and cemeteries.Enjoying deep dives into the changing deathcare industry? Subscribe now so you never miss an episode or update.Key Takeaways & Highlights* A Heart-Centered Journey: How a background as a hospice volunteer and end-of-life doula led Mike to partner with Seth Vidal and step into the role of CEO at The Natural Funeral.* The Business Model: Unlike companies opening massive regional facilities, Terracare sells equipment directly to local, trusted funeral homes. Facilities can start with as few as four vessels and expand as demand grows.* Navigating Regulations: Insights into how states like Colorado, Vermont, and California are regulating natural organic reduction, and how Terracare supports partners through local zoning and approval processes.* The Terramation Process: A breakdown of how proprietary biologics and natural biological heat transform human remains into rich soil.* Participatory Grief & Ceremony: How Terramation allows families to re-engage with end-of-life rituals through meaningful “laying in” and “laying out” ceremonies, including soil scattering and tree planting.Resources & Links* Learn More About Terracare: TerracareProgram.com Get full access to On Deathcare at ondeathcare.substack.com/subscribe