WHAT WE DO
Recompose is developing a process that gently converts human remains into soil, so that we can nourish new life after we die. Our goal is to offer recompositon as an alternative choice to cremation and conventional burial.
Our Impact
Our modular system uses nature's principles to return us to the earth, sequestering carbon and improving soil health. In fact, we've calculated carbon savings over a metric ton per person. Recomposition allows us to give back to the earth that supports us all our lives.
Our Model
We believe that death care is an important part of life. In addition to creating a system that will gently return us to the earth, we encourage participation and strive to make the experience transparent and meaningful for everyone.
Participate
From having a home funeral to the care of a loved one's body after death, we encourage the participation of families and friends during this profound human event.
return
Recompose takes guidance from nature. At the heart of our model is a system that will gently return us to the earth after we die.
our team
Recompose is a benefit corporation powered by people who believe in changing the death care paradigm. All of us approach this work with energy, tenacity, and joy. To read bios of our team, click here.
Lynne Carpenter-Boggs, PhD
Research Advisor
Katrina Spade
Founder + CEO
Tanya Marsh
Legal Strategy
Alan Maskin
Architecture + Design
Angela Hennessy
Ritual + Cultural Practices
Caitlin Doughty
Alternative Funeral Practices
HeatherJean MacNeil
Strategy
Jim Boldt
Political Strategy
Katie Booser
Operations Design
Richard Finch
Pilot Operations
At Our Core
We emulate nature, because nature is really, really good at death.
We believe everyone deserves choice when it comes to the end-of-life.
We hold transparency and participation dear, and work them into everything we do.
Questions? Check out our FAQ.