Human composting
Human composting in Oregon
Legal
Legal since July 1, 2022.
What the law says
- House Bill 2574 (Oregon Laws 2021, chapter 296) became operative July 1, 2022 (Oregon Legislature, HB 2574).
- Oregon law counts natural organic reduction as a form of reduction, alongside alkaline hydrolysis (Or. Rev. Stat. § 692.010).
Effective date: July 1, 2022.
Who to ask
The Oregon Mortuary and Cemetery Board licenses funeral homes in Oregon and can answer questions about the rules. A local funeral home can tell you whether the option is offered near you.
Other options in Oregon
- Water cremation: Legal
- Home funerals: Family may file
- Body donation: Programs
Funeral homes near you
Call two or three homes and compare their written price lists.