Frequently Asked Questions

Service Options & Personalization

We offer flexibility, transparency, and the ability to be involved throughout your loved one’s journey. From honoring your loved one with a laying-in ceremony to choosing meaningful ways to remember them afterward, this section answers questions about the service options available to you.

We offer flexibility and choice throughout the terramation process. You can hold a laying-in ceremony at our facility, allowing family and friends to honor your loved one directly in the vessel they’ll be in during terramation. You’re also welcome to visit the vessel at any time during business hours, giving you a personal and uninterrupted space for grief and remembrance.

Absolutely. We encourage families to decorate the vessel with items that hold special meaning, such as flowers, photos, or mementos. This personalization provides a deeply meaningful way to say goodbye and reflect your loved one’s essence through symbols of love and remembrance.

We embrace all faiths and cultural backgrounds, and you’re welcome to incorporate any traditions or religious practices that are important to you. We’re here to support diverse needs and can work with leaders of various faiths to ensure the ceremony honors your loved one’s beliefs and values.

 

Yes, our laying-in ceremony allows family and friends to gather and say goodbye before the terramation process begins. This can be a private, intimate time to share memories, offer words of love, and create a sense of closure. We handle all details with respect and transparency, so you feel connected throughout the experience.

You’re invited to visit your loved one’s vessel at any point during business hours. Our open-door approach provides a comforting space for you to grieve at your own pace, knowing you can come back whenever you need.

Once terramation is complete, the soil created is returned to you. You have the option to receive all, part, or none of the soil, with any remaining portion eligible for donation to The Woodland, our dedicated space for land restoration and conservation. We also provide options for memorializing your loved one, from creating a memorial garden to planting a tree.

Getting Started

How To Get Started

reforestation

I'm In
Immediate Need

If you need immediate assistance, please call us at (206) 888-HOME. We are here 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist you.

return home pre-planning

I Want To
Pre-Plan

Schedule a call with one of our pre-planning specialists. They will guide you through the pre-planning process from start to finish.

guide book

I Want To
Learn More

Want to learn more about Terramation and Return Home? Sign up to our newsletter to receive your FREE Terramation Guide!

movement 2

I Want To Join
The Movement

We're on a mission to make Terramation accessible around the world! Learn more about the IdRatherBeCompost Movement!