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 an affordable cremation service in Plano, TX
How to arrange a simple & affordable direct cremation in Plano, TX today. Cremation prices start at just $845 for a direct cremation service package.
March 26, 2026
Arranging an affordable cremation service in McKinney, TX
How to arrange a simple and affordable cremation in McKinney, TX for $845. DFS Memorials ~ trusted network of local cremation service providers. Helping families save on cremation costs.
March 26, 2026
Selecting Affordable Funeral & Cremation Services in Irving, TX
Guide for families to find and understand affordable direct cremation options and providers in Irving, Texas.
March 26, 2026
How Much Does Direct Cremation Cost? A Complete Guide to Prices & Options
A comprehensive guide to cremation costs in 2026. How to understand price differences and find the most affordable cremation services near you.
March 23, 2026
Affordable Direct Cremation in Southwest Florida
Cremation is a popular disposition choice in Southwest Florida. It offers a cheap funeral alternative for those on a low income who need to keep costs to a minimum, and a simple, no-fuss option for retirees who just wish to have a cremation performed. DFS Memorials in Southwest Florida offers the best price for direct…
March 15, 2026
Natural Death Care: A Practical Guide to Family-Led Natural Burial and Home Funerals
As more families seek simpler, more environmentally friendly end-of-life choices, natural burial and family-led death care are becoming increasingly popular in the United States. Many people are surprised to learn that a traditional funeral home service is not legally required in most situations. In fact, families have the legal right in many states to care…
March 13, 2026
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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