Leavewell Human Composting

At a time when we’re embracing our responsibility towards the environment, choosing Enhanced Organic Reduction is a way for all of us contribute towards reducing our environmental impact.

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Why Choose Enhanced Organic Reduction over Burial or Cremation

The environmental benefits of EOR in contrast to the traditional options of burial and cremation are varied and significant. A switch away from cremation could benefit us all by reducing the UK’s carbon emissions by up to 128,000 tonnes every year.

Minimal Energy Requirements - Up to 98% less than Cremations

A single cremation requires gas or electrical energy inputs equivalent to a 500 mile car trip. In comparison EOR does not require any fossil fuel energy and thus is not associated with any harmful carbon dioxide generation.

No Harmful Emissions - 100% less than cremation

There are no harmful emissions from the EOR process compared with cremation which generates up to 250Kg carbon dioxide per cremation. Additionally EOR does not emit the other toxic chemicals associated with all cremations, such as mercury, sulphur dioxide, nitrous dioxide or fine particulates.

Creates a Cubic Metre of Super Rich Fertile Soil to Support Conservation

With global soil quality deteriorating, this valuable resource can be used to help reverse the damage through use in environmental enrichment schemes such as reforestation.

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Our Support and Research Partners

In collaboration with Innovate UK, Exeter University and Set Squared SW, Leavewell has developed a net zero alternative to cremation that produces up to 128,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide in the UK each year.

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Our Blog

Follow our journey to create life from death, supporting this planet and it’s environment.

6 October 2024

93% of British Consumers Concerned For The Planet

In March 2023 Leavewell commissioned an independent survey of 1000 respondents to gain an understanding of what the British public thinks about natural organic reduction as a funeral option. Natural organic reduction is over whelmingly a more positive option for the environment compared with cremation, burial, electrically powered cremators and aquamation so as an introduction […]

Launch of the Natural Organic Reduction Association ‘NORA’

With natural organic reduction or enhanced organic reduction gaining in popularity and global interest as a funeral option, founding members from the US and Europe have launched NORA to ‘foster broader awareness, support, and legislative progress for NOR as an end-of-life choice accessible to all, regardless of their geographic location. Natural organic reduction is a widely […]

BBC World News reports on Human Composting

The Leavewell team are delighted that the BBC continues to report on progress with human composting, supporting awareness of human composting as an environmentally positive alternative to burial and cremation.

Get in touch

By creating a community, chatting, and sharing information about human composting we can bring about positive change for our environment. An open and transparent discussion is reassuring for family and friends looking for a body disposal option that matches their wider environmental responsibility.

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