Human Composting: Everything You've Wanted to Know | Micah Truman (Return Home) #62

Описание: What if your final farewell could help the planet thrive? 🌍

In this episode, we sit down with Micah Truman, CEO of Return Home, to explore how Natural Organic Reduction (NOR)—also known as human composting—redefines death care.

Micah shares:

✔️ How NOR turns human remains into nutrient-rich soil in just two months
✔️ The emotional and environmental impact of this groundbreaking process
✔️ Stories of families creating meaningful tributes with NOR
✔️ The challenges and triumphs of introducing a brand-new disposition option

Whether you're curious about sustainable alternatives to cremation or looking for innovative ideas in the funeral industry, this episode will leave you inspired!

Watch the full episode now to learn how NOR is changing the game. 🔥

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro
00:48 Welcome to Direct Cremation Podcast!
01:01 Welcome Micah Truman
01:37 Micah's Background
04:41 Inception of Return Home
06:31 Process of Terramation
08:39 Breaking Down the Bones
09:02 Ingredients for Terramation
09:43 Speed of the Process
10:35 Soil Generation
11:23 Use of the Soil
12:24 Return Home Business Model
13:10 Pricing of Terramation
14:26 Return Home Licensing
14:53 Process at Return Home
16:08 Shipping Process and Legalities
16:29 Customer Segmentation
18:53 Discussion on Process Speed
21:53 Challenges and Economics of the Business
24:00 Memorialization Services and Packages
28:28 Operations at Return Home
29:31 Pre-need Sales
30:48 Legalities and State Regulations
32:08 Religious Perspectives on Terramation
35:44 Future Plans for Return Home
37:24 Current Capacity of Return Home
38:12 Odor Management in Terramation
39:49 Waste Management in Terramation
41:10 Business Model and Scale of Terramation
44:41 Regulations and Materials in Terramation
45:38 Potential Challenges for Smaller Proprietors
47:28 Future Expansion of Return Home
48:47 Apprehension and Confidence in Terramation
50:18 Local vs Non-Local Business
52:27 Expectations for the Next Decade
54:43 Learning from Initial Mistakes
58:06 Invitation to TerraCon

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