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
What Does the Bible Say About Cremation?
The Bible does not explicitly address the practice of cremation. It is more in the interpretation of words of scripture that we can extract any reference to the act of cremation rituals. God does not present any rules about burial or cremation in the Bible. There is no command to bury, and there is no…
January 25, 2025
How to arrange direct Cremation Services in Anaheim, CA
The shift to cremation is sweeping across the nation as families demand more affordable death care alternatives. Cremation is now a popular disposition choice for many families in California. Especially 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…
January 23, 2025
Guide to affordable cremation services in Philadelphia
Are you looking to arrange a cremation in Greater Philadelphia on a budget and do not want to spend unnecessarily on funeral costs? This brief guide to arranging affordable cremation services examines the different types of options available and compares cremation costs. Our aim is to save families the hassle of shopping around and researching…
January 19, 2025
Funeral and Burial Resources for low-income and uninsured families
If you need the lowest-cost funeral available, consider arranging a simple direct cremation service. Unfortunately, DFS Memorials is unable to offer any financial assistance, but we can help you connect with a local, low-cost cremation or funeral provider. In most areas, a low-cost direct cremation can be arranged for between $600 to $900. FIND AN…
January 19, 2025
Cremation costs in Louisville, KY – $850 direct cremation
The high costs of dying are leading more families to consider cremation as a less expensive alternative to a traditional funeral. Yet, trying to compare the differences in cremation costs between different funeral service providers in Louisville can be a daunting and time-consuming task. Not all funeral homes even opt to provide cremation prices on…
January 19, 2025
Guide to arranging an affordable cremation in Glendale, AZ
Are you here to find out how to arrange a simple cremation service for less than $1,000? Then, read on to discover how to conduct an affordable cremation that is dignified, simple, and inexpensive. Arranging an affordable direct cremation service for just $950 in Glendale, AZ. More families are opting to conduct a simple, no-fuss…
January 15, 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