Turning Remains Into Soil in Vermont | Montpelier News

In Whitingham, Vermont, a groundbreaking new option is reshaping end-of-life rituals: Sacred Soil offers “terramation,” a natural process that transforms human remains into nutrient-rich soil in just eight weeks. Using wood chips, straw, and microbes in a controlled vessel, the body breaks down into usable earth—giving families a cubic yard to plant and honor loved ones. Founded by Chris Wasley, who sought a greener alternative for eco-conscious folks, the facility is one of the Northeast’s first of its kind and legally operates in 12 states, including Vermont. Unlike green burial, terramation actively reclaims the body’s nutrients, offering a deeply personal, sustainable return to the earth. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9a9dacd4a80f38b9