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
Direct Cremation Services in Cincinnati
The shift to cremation is sweeping across the nation as families demand more affordable death care alternatives. Cremation is now a growing choice for many families in Cincinnati. For those families who do not want to overspend on a funeral or simply do not have the funds for a costly funeral, cremation is a low-cost…
November 19, 2025
Guide to Advance Directives and Simple End-of-Life Planning
Why Planning Ahead Saves Money and Stress Thinking about our own mortality is rarely easy—but preparing for it can be one of the most compassionate acts we do for our loved ones. Advance directives and simple end-of-life funeral planning are not just about paperwork; they’re about control, clarity, and cost savings. Taking the time now…
November 17, 2025
Top 20 Direct Cremation Service Providers in the United States
Your Beginner’s Guide to Affordable Cremation Imagine saying goodbye to a loved one without the weight of a $10,000+ funeral bill. That’s the quiet revolution happening across America right now. Direct cremation—sometimes referred to as cremation-only—is the simplest and most budget-friendly option in the death care industry. No embalming, no fancy casket, no viewing room. Just…
November 11, 2025
Cremación en Houston TX | LoveStrong Cremation Center – Servicio Compasivo y Asequible
En LoveStrong Cremation Center, entendemos que perder a un ser querido es uno de los momentos más difíciles que una familia puede enfrentar. Por eso, estamos comprometidos a ofrecer servicios de cremación honestos, transparentes y compasivos a las familias de Houston, TX. Sirviendo a las familias en los suburbios de Pasadena, South Houston y Jacinto City. Y comunidades mexicanas…
October 27, 2025
Finding an affordable direct cremation service in Metairie, LA
Cremation is now offering families a simple and affordable alternative to the costs associated with a traditional funeral. This brief guide aims to help you understand your cremation service options, explain how choosing cremation can save you money on funeral costs, and address some frequently asked questions about cremation. If you need a low-cost cremation…
September 24, 2025
$1,045 Simple cremation in Orange, CA
If you have an immediate or imminent need for a simple, low-cost cremation in Orange, we can help you arrange everything for one low price of $1,045. Our attitudes to death and funerals are changing, and many families are finding that cremation offers a simpler and affordable option. More families are deciding they just want…
August 25, 2025
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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