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
How to arrange direct Cremation Services in Avondale, AZ
Cremation is now the nation's preferred funeral disposition option and the choice for many families in Avondale. 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 alternative. It also offers greater versatility in memorialization as the funeral…
January 3, 2025
Low-cost cremation in New Hampshire
The cremation rate is above the national average in NH, and cremation offers a much more economical alternative to expensive funerals. With a cremation rate of around 74%, it is undoubtedly the preferred choice for many New Hampshire families. Read on to learn more about different cremation services and how to arrange a low-cost cremation…
January 2, 2025
Cremation costs in Little Rock, AR
Today, more funeral consumers are requesting simple cremation services. This trend is driven by several cultural changes – economic, environmental, people migration, declining religiosity, and baby boomers. Whatever the reason, cremation is undoubtedly changing our perspectives on funeral options and end-of-life alternatives. This short guide aims to provide an overview of how to arrange a…
December 9, 2024
Understanding Cremation Costs in Boise, ID
Arranging a low-cost direct cremation in Boise, Idaho, involves understanding the process, identifying affordable providers, and being aware of the associated costs. Here's a comprehensive guide to assist you. Direct cremation is a straightforward process where the deceased is cremated shortly after death without a formal funeral service or viewing. This option is often more…
December 7, 2024
Low-cost direct cremation in Tacoma, WA
A direct cremation is a simple and affordable disposition. The cremation service provider does not provide a ceremony at the time of passing. Your loved one is collected, sheltered, and prepared for cremation. The cremation is performed, and the cremated remains are returned to the family. Why choose direct cremation in Tacoma, WA? More families…
December 2, 2024
Affordable funerals: Cremation costs in Seattle?
The cremation trend is sweeping our nation and is already a popular disposition choice in Washington, with 6 in 10 families opting for cremation for their end-of-life disposition choice. Why is cremation the preferred choice for Seattle families? Cremation offers a simple, affordable, and flexible funeral option. With this in mind, we have put together…
December 2, 2024
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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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