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
Guide to arranging a direct cremation in Las Vegas
The cremation trend is changing the way we think about arranging a funeral. Opting for a simple, direct cremation allows families to save thousands of dollars on funeral costs while also giving them back more control over the funeral and memorial process. Read on to find out more about how to arrange an affordable direct…
December 12, 2025
Arranging a direct cremation in San Bernardino, CA
Want to know how to arrange a dignified funeral at an affordable cost? We have put together this guide to help you understand how you can save thousands when arranging a funeral. You can arrange a simple, inexpensive cremation for just $1,045 in San Bernardino! Why choose cremation services in San Bernardino? Cremation offers an…
December 6, 2025
How Today’s Families Arrange Funerals & Cremations: A Changing Consumer Journey
Arranging a funeral or cremation—whether as a pre-need plan or at the moment of loss—has changed dramatically in the last decade. Families who once instinctively turned to a long-trusted neighborhood funeral home are increasingly exploring online alternatives, especially as economic pressures rise and new direct cremation providers open facilities nationwide. The traditional “call the funeral…
December 5, 2025
Selecting an Affordable Cremation in Miami Beach, FL
Today, more and more families are seeking simpler and more affordable funeral alternatives. We've made it easier to select an affordable cremation in Miami Beach by comparing prices and choosing a cremation provider that offers a direct cremation for $765. If you are worried about the expense of a funeral or do not want to spend…
December 2, 2025
Direct cremation costs in Tucson, AZ
This article explains how arranging a cremation can save you money on funeral costs. Arranging a direct cremation is a simple and affordable funeral care solution. You can arrange an affordable direct cremation service for just $1,180. If you need immediate assistance, call your local provider now. Or, read on to learn more about Tucson's…
December 1, 2025
Want to know about Cremation costs in Santa Rosa, CA?
Are you looking for the most affordable cremation option? Would you like to know the cost of a cremation in Santa Rosa? Then read on to find out more about cremation prices and options in Santa Rosa. We have briefly outlined here how you can arrange a simple cremation for as little as $1,346 if keeping…
December 1, 2025
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Cremation Association of North America [CANA] – From Tradition to Transformation: Women, Doulas, & the New Shape of Cremation & Death Care.
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