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
Arranging cremation services in Des Moines, Iowa
Want to know how to arrange a dignified funeral in Des Moines at an affordable cost? This short guide will help you through the funeral planning process and answer questions about the cost of cremation in Des Moines, how to choose a cremation services provider, what you need to know about cremation, and how to…
May 13, 2024
Guide to arranging a cremation in Birmingham, AL
Many families in Birmingham still prefer burial for their funerals, but cremation is growing fast. The cremation rate in the U.S. has reached over 60% and is expected to reach over 70% within five years. The cremation trend has been slower to take off in Alabama but is now becoming a choice for many families.…
May 10, 2024
How to arrange an affordable cremation service in Akron, OH
This short guide aims to help you understand cremation options and costs in Akron. We understand that many families today are seeking more affordable alternatives when it comes to death care. The internet has provided a great way to research pricing and services for many sectors, yet still, many funeral homes do not disclose their…
May 10, 2024
Finding an affordable cremation in Memphis
Want to know how to arrange a dignified funeral at an affordable cost? We have compiled this guide to help you understand how to save thousands on funeral costs. In fact, you can arrange a simple, affordable cremation in Memphis for just $1,295! Why choose a Cremation Service? Cremation offers an inexpensive and flexible alternative…
May 9, 2024
Arranging a simple cremation in Albany, GA
Want to know how to arrange a dignified funeral at an affordable cost? We have compiled this guide to help you understand how to save thousands when arranging a funeral. Arrange a direct cremation service for just $1,095. Call (229) 400-9516 for assistance. Why choose cremation services? Cremation offers an inexpensive and versatile alternative to…
May 8, 2024
Affordable Cremation Services in Belleville, IL
The cremation trend is changing the way we think about arranging a funeral. Although the cremation rate in Illinois has typically been below the national rate, the demand for low-cost funeral alternatives is changing the way many families today approach death care. How funeral care is changing and economic reasons for choosing cremation Deciding whether…
May 7, 2024
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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