Terramation in Georgia

also known as Human Organic Reduction

Love yourself, love your family, love the Earth.

Terramation is a gentle, environmentally conscious process that transforms the body into nutrient-rich soil. It offers

families an alternative to traditional burial and cremation.


A.S. Turner & Sons operates the Southeast’s first state-licensed facility at our funeral home in Decatur, Georgia. Our experienced team helps families understand the process, plan a meaningful farewell and determine how the resulting soil may be returned to the earth.

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If your loved one has passed, please call us right away at (404) 292-1551. We are available 24/7 to help you.

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Three Benefits to Terramation

Nourish the Land

With the soil created during the terramation process, your passing gives back to the Earth. The life-giving, nutrient-rich soil can revitalize forested areas, enrich gardens, and help maintain healthy ecosystems.

Nourish the Land

With the soil created during the terramation process, your passing gives back to the Earth. The life-giving, nutrient-rich soil can revitalize forested areas, enrich gardens, and help maintain healthy ecosystems.

Protect the Earth

By choosing terramation, you ensure that your funeral wishes are focused on protecting the Earth. That means no harmful chemicals, fewer emissions, and a low carbon footprint.

Protect the Earth

By choosing terramation, you ensure that your funeral wishes are focused on protecting the earth. That means no harmful chemicals, fewer emissions, and a low carbon footprint.

Say Goodbye Your Way

Throughout the terramation process, you can add personalized, meaningful touches that are tailored to you. From including a ceremony to selecting memorial options, you can say a green goodbye your way.

Say Goodbye Your Way

Throughout the terramation process, you can add personalized, meaningful touches that are tailored to you. From including a ceremony to selecting memorial options, you can say a green goodbye your way.

Want to Learn More About Terramation?

Watch this short video to learn more about the process and what makes terramation a meaningful environmentally-conscious option.

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Terramation for Families Across Georgia and the Southeast

Our terramation facility is located in Decatur, Georgia, near Atlanta. We serve families throughout Georgia and can help families and funeral professionals in neighboring Southeastern states coordinate transportation and arrangements when legally permitted. If your loved one is outside Georgia, contact our team before making arrangements. We will explain the available options, transportation requirements, timing and costs for bringing your loved one into our care. 

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Terramation FAQs

  • What is Human Organic Reduction?

    Human organic reduction is a carefully controlled biological process that gently transforms a body into nutrient-rich soil. It is also known as natural organic reduction or terramation. The process takes place in a closed vessel using organic materials and naturally occurring biological activity.

  • Is Terramation Available in Georgia?

    Yes. A.S. Turner & Sons provides terramation at our state-licensed facility in Decatur, Georgia. We serve families in Decatur, Metro Atlanta and communities throughout Georgia. When arrangements permit, we can also assist families in Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.

  • Is Terramation an Alternative to Burial or Cremation?

    Yes. Terramation is an alternative form of final disposition for families who do not want conventional burial or flame cremation. Families may still hold a visitation, funeral, memorial service or personalized farewell before the Terramation process begins.

  • Can A.S. Turner help if my loved one is outside Georgia?

    Our team can discuss transportation and coordination for a loved one located outside Georgia. Requirements vary by location and circumstances, so please call us at (404) 292-1551 before making arrangements with another provider.

  • Can I Preplan Terramation?

    Yes. You can record terramation as your preferred end-of-life option and discuss service, ceremony and soil-placement wishes in advance. Our preplanning team can explain the decisions involved and help document your preferences.