A Deep Dive into Terramation, Human Composting & Better Relationship with Death w/ Kristoffer Hughes

Most of us are taught from a young age not to question death.We’re handed a set way of doing things. But what if you step outside that and take a closer look?In this episode of The Pagan Portal Podcast, Rachel Patterson and Kristoffer Hughes talk about death, dying, and what it truly means to return to the earth. They cover topics like the environmental impact of cremation and the process of human composting, also known as terramation. Their conversation challenges the idea that our bodies are simply something to discard.Kristoffer shares his own experience with natural organic reduction, including the unusual moment when he lay in a coffin during a mock funeral. This changed how he views death. The experience felt less clinical, less final, and more alive.This conversation is about more than just alternative death practices.It’s also about the words we choose, the rituals we keep, and the ways we’ve learned to think about the end of life.And maybe it’s about remembering something much older as well.Topics Covered:- What terramation / human composting actually is- Why “disposal” might be the wrong word for death- The environmental impact of cremation and burial- Experiencing a mock funeral firsthand- Decomposition vs transformation- Pagan perspectives on death and returning to the earth- Why ashes don’t nourish life, and what does- Reimagining funeral rituals and sacred spaceLearn more about Terramation and Eterrna here: https://www.eterrna.life/If this episode speaks to you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who’s open to rethinking what comes next.

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