Compost Myself
“When I suddenly realized I was going to be 80 soon, a whole lot of things changed.
Greeley Wells – May 2022, age 78
Priorities shifted and Death has started to come into focus.“
This site presents a two-part film series honoring artist Greeley Wells. The first film “Compost Myself” weaves together the traditions and choices surrounding burial with Greeley’s own reflections, revealing his deep connection to green burial. As his story unfolds, viewers are invited into his life and values—an intimate portrait that not only answers why he chose this path, but also invites us to reflect on the deeper question of what it means to choose how we return to the earth.
The second film “They Composted Me”, to be released after Greeley’s passing, carries the story forward. It follows the honoring of his wishes in practice, showing how his directives were fulfilled and offering a heartfelt tribute to the principles and vision that shaped his life.