Sara Marsden-Ille
Co-founder & Editor — DFS Memorials
Sara Marsden-Ille is the co-founder and editor of DFS Memorials as well as US Funerals Online. She has been writing about funeral planning, consumer rights, and cremation costs since 2003, when US Funerals Online launched — one of the first independent funeral consumer resources in the United States. Sara is responsible for editorial standards across the DFS Memorials network and helps to host the Cremation Nation podcast.
Recent Articles Published
Sample Order of Service Templates for a Family-Led Memorial
Suggested memorial service templates for a family holding their own remembrance celebration or service Including the 3 basic elements of a service, and sample order of service guides.
July 1, 2026
The Complete DFS Guide to Cremation Urns
Urn Types, Prices, Sizes & What to Know Before You Buy Choosing a cremation urn is often the first tangible decision a family makes after arranging a cremation. For some, it is simply a dignified container. For others, it becomes a permanent memorial centerpiece in the home or cemetery. With cremation rates now exceeding 60%…
June 26, 2026
How to Write and Deliver a Eulogy: A Guide for Families
A warm, practical guide to writing and delivering a eulogy — how to gather memories, structure your words, calm the nerves, and give a heartfelt tribute at a family-led memorial or celebration of life.
June 23, 2026
Neptune Society Cremation Costs, Reviews & Plans: What Families Should Know in 2026
Real Neptune Society cremation prices for 2026, customer reviews, and how independent local providers deliver the same service for 30–50% less.
June 15, 2026
What does a direct cremation cost in Covington, KY
Need to find a direct cremation in Covington, Kentucky? We can help you arrange a low-cost, straightforward cremation with no-ceremony for $1,150. Read this short guide to learn more.
June 1, 2026
Simple cremation in Raleigh, NC
If you have an immediate or imminent need for a simple, affordable cremation in Raleigh, we can help you arrange everything for one low price of $1,196. Families’ attitudes to funerals are changing, and cremation offers families greater flexibility in arranging end-of-life services. We understand many families want a simple, “no fuss” option that can…
May 21, 2026
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Cremation Association of North America [CANA] – From Tradition to Transformation: Women, Doulas, & the New Shape of Cremation & Death Care.
2/4/2026