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 reduce final arrangement costs for a patient in hospice care?
Keeping end-of-life final costs low for a patient in palliative care can be achieved through careful planning and selecting affordable options. If you have a patient or a loved one in hospice in need of arranging the most affordable final death care arrangements, here we have outlined some key tips to help reduce costs: 1.…
October 15, 2024
How to arrange a green burial in Atlanta, GA for $1,895
Are you considering a greener alternative for your end-of-life wishes? It seems that more people are now engaged with the environment and are looking for eco-friendly options in many life choices. This article explains how to arrange a green burial in Atlanta. According to the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA), a recent survey indicated that…
October 10, 2024
Choosing a simple cremation for a loved one in hospice care. What is the process?
You can arrange a simple cremation for a hospice passing quite quickly. Still, the exact timeline depends on several factors, including state laws, the completion of the necessary paperwork, and, of course, any family preferences. Beginning arrangements when the hospice staff advises that a passing is imminent can help. Read on as we walk you…
October 9, 2024
Guide to Affordable Cremation Services in Pearland, TX
Do you need to save money on funeral costs? Are you looking for a simple and inexpensive alternative to a traditional funeral service? Consider arranging a simple cremation service for $795. More families are opting to conduct a simple, no-fuss direct cremation and then perform their own memorial service at a venue of their choosing.…
October 2, 2024
Arranging a Direct Cremation in Houston, TX – $795
The cremation trend is changing the way we think about arranging a funeral. Although the cremation rate in Texas has typically been below the national rate, the demand for low-cost funeral alternatives is changing the way many Texans approach death care. This guide aims to help you understand how to arrange a cremation in Houston…
October 2, 2024
What does a cremation cost in Denver, CO?
Do you need to arrange an immediate cremation or wish to preplan a simple, low-cost cremation – but want to find out what cremation costs to expect? The price for cremation can vary depending upon which cremation services provider you select in Denver and what type of cremation service you opt for. Cremation prices: what…
September 30, 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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