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
Cremation Memorial Service Ideas & Tributes
With cremation becoming more popular, families are now able to hold their own memorial service or ash scattering ceremony. If you wish to save money on the overall expense of a funeral, arranging your own DIY memorial service can certainly help. For a complete overview, see our guide to holding a memorial after direct cremation.…
March 12, 2024
Cremation costs in Richmond, VA – $1,650
The cremation trend is sweeping across the United States and changing how we think about funeral arrangements. Cremation in Virginia is increasingly becoming a preferred option for many families, and the cremation rate in Richmond is exponentially increasing. Read on to learn more about cremation costs in Richmond and how to arrange a basic cremation…
March 9, 2024
Low cost funeral and cremation services in Fayetteville, AR
The cost of a funeral service has become debilitating to many families in Arkansas, and the days of just entrusting a local Fayetteville funeral home to do a service without setting a budget for the cost of the funeral are coming to an end. Read on to find out how to save thousands by arranging…
March 8, 2024
What does direct cremation cost in South Bend, IN – just $1,125
Cremation is changing the face of funerals. It offers a much more affordable and simple option to take care of a funeral, and many of us cannot afford the traditional expensive funeral services anymore. If you have found this article because you are looking for information on cremation services and costs, we can help you…
March 8, 2024
Guide to Affordable Cremation Services in Wilkes-Barre, PA
Do you need to save money on funeral costs? Are you seeking a simple and inexpensive alternative to a traditional funeral service? Then, consider arranging a simple direct cremation service for just $1,495. Call now at (570) 225-9080. A direct or simple cremation is where the funeral home provides no ceremony or funeral service. The…
March 8, 2024
Selecting Affordable Funeral & Cremation Services in York, PA
The current cremation trend is changing how we think about funeral arrangements. Although the cremation rate in Pennsylvania has typically been below the national rate, the demand now for low-cost funeral alternatives is changing the way many families today approach death care, and more folks are starting to consider cremation as a simple and affordable…
March 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