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Why We're Different

Why Return Home?

Return Home is more than just a funeral home, we are a movement. We are a community dedicated to showing love, kindness, and inclusiveness in everything we do, and with every family in our care. Return Home aims to revolutionize the world’s deathcare experience through transparent, ethical, and sustainable practices, allowing us to make our final act on earth one that gives back.

Why We're Different

Why Choose Return Home for Human Composting?

Award-Winning Care and Service
Our commitment to an unmatched level of care and impact earned us the NFDA's "Best of the Best" Funeral Home award in 2022 and 2024. Our award-winning funeral directors are recognized among the most respected professionals in the nation.
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Involving Families at Every Step
Unlike other NOR providers, we prioritize family-centric care, offering opportunities for family involvement, participation, and personalization. Families can visit their loved one's vessel and decorate it in ways that are most meaningful to them.
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Unparalleled Transparency
We maintain unparalleled transparency throughout our process. We want you to be educated on how our process works if you so desire, and will answer any questions you have about our process.
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Caring for Children at No Charge
The loss of a child is an unimaginable tragedy. At Return Home, we believe no family should face this burden alone. That’s why we offer our immediate need terramation service at no cost for children under the age of 18.
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Passive Terramation Process
Our terramation process is truly gentle. Unlike other providers, there is no machinery within the vessel to break down the body throughout the process, and our vessels do not actively rotate. When visiting our facility, you will notice a quiet and peaceful environment.
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Our Soil
The family is able to take any amount of their loved ones soil. Any soil that the family does not wish to take with them can be returned to “The Woodland,” a piece of privately protected land in need of revitalization.
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Getting Started

How To Get Started

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