Recompose

A Full-Service Funeral Home Specializing in Human Composting

Welcome to Recompose, a licensed, full-service funeral home in Seattle that specializes in human composting. As the first company in the world to offer this ecological death care service, we are proud to be trusted leaders in the industry.

At Recompose, we work directly with you and your loved ones to provide a respectful and empathetic service from the time of death through the body's transformation into soil. Our goal is to ensure that the end of life, though heart-wrenching, can be a beautiful experience. Through open and comforting conversations about mortality, we believe that death care can be both straightforward and healing.

Immerse yourself in the wonder of nature as we embrace the principles of the soil cycle. Picture the forest floor, enriched by fallen trees, dry leaves, and vibrant moss. At Recompose, we utilize these natural processes to transform our departed into nutrient-rich soil. Just like the forest nourishes life above, the soil created by Recompose nurtures growth on the same forest floor that inspired its creation. It's our way of giving back to the earth that has sustained us throughout our lives.

We are passionate about the environmental impact of our practices. Healthy soil is essential for the thriving of ecosystems. It regulates moisture, sequesters carbon, and sustains plants, animals, and humans. Through human composting, we not only honor our loved ones but also contribute to the sustainability and well-being of our planet. We are proud to be a part of a growing community dedicated to bringing human composting to the world.

As the only human composting provider in Seattle, we are dedicated to serving clients across the U.S. Located at 4 S. Idaho St, Seattle, WA 98134, we are open by appointment to ensure personalized and attentive service to each and every family we have the privilege of assisting. Our commitment to excellence has been recognized by the Seattle Times' Best in the PNW Contest 2023, where we were voted as the Best Funeral Home in Seattle.

We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the lands that we operate on. Recompose acknowledges that our lives and livelihoods are made on the lands of the Coast Salish People, specifically the Duwamish People. We honor the Duwamish People, both past and present, and express gratitude to the land itself and the Duwamish Tribe. As an active and persistent process, colonization has impacted indigenous communities. Despite ongoing oppression, these communities remain resilient in protecting their ecological and cultural lifeways and deathways. Recompose respects, shares, and supports their commitment to climate healing and environmental justice. We invite you to join us in contributing to the Real Rent Duwamish initiative.

For more information, please visit our website at recompose.life or contact us at (206) 800-8733. We look forward to supporting you and your family during this meaningful journey.