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 Altoona, PA – Just $1,395
Do you want to know how to arrange a dignified funeral at an affordable cost? We have put together this guide to help you understand how you can save thousands when arranging a funeral. In fact, you can arrange a simple, basic cremation for just $1,395! The average cost of a traditional funeral in Altoona…
March 7, 2024
Guide to cremation and cremation cost in Katy, TX
Are you looking for an affordable cremation option? This brief guide aims to give you an overview of cremation and cremation costs in Katy. More families are now considering cremation, and especially 'direct cremation', as a simple yet dignified solution to reducing funeral costs. If you have the immediate need for a simple cremation, call…
March 6, 2024
Affordable cremation services in Metairie
Funerals need not be as expensive as many people have been led to believe. If you are looking for an affordable cremation service, this guide can help. Parting.com surveyed the average funeral cost in Metairie in 2024 at $9,325. However, a direct cremation can be conducted for just $1,550. The full cost of a traditional…
March 5, 2024
State Assistance for Funerals: What help is available from state budgets for funeral costs for those who cannot afford a funeral?
The reality for many families in the United States today is that a funeral can mean a financial crisis. With 76% of Americans living paycheck to paycheck, 25% living below the poverty line, and 35% in debt recovery, these really are hard times for many average hard-working Americans! The story is a familiar one: working…
March 4, 2024
Cremation costs in Corpus Christi, TX
Over 60% of Americans now choose cremation instead of burial for their final disposition (Statista). The cremation trend has been sweeping across our nation as it offers a more affordable and flexible end-of-life alternative to traditional burial. There are numerous reasons cited for why we are all opting for cremation, but the 2 key reasons…
March 4, 2024
How to arrange an affordable cremation service in Lee’s Summit, MO – $845
This brief post should help you understand your cremation options and costs in Lee’s Summit. Many families today are seeking more affordable alternatives to death care. The internet has provided a great way to research pricing and services for many sectors, yet many funeral homes still do not disclose their prices online. Here, we inform…
March 3, 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