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 Does Cremation Work? The Complete Step-by-Step Process Explained
Curious about what happens during the cremation process? This complete guide explains every step — from collection and paperwork to the retort, ashes processing, and returning remains to the family.
February 10, 2026
Arrange Direct Cremation Service in Port St Lucie, FL $995
The shift to cremation is sweeping across the nation as families demand more affordable death care alternatives. Cremation is quickly becoming a preferred disposition option for many families in Port St. Lucie, Florida. For those families who do not want to overspend on a funeral or do not have the funds for a costly funeral,…
February 10, 2026
How to arrange direct Cremation Services in Cape Coral, FL
The shift to cremation is sweeping across the nation as families demand more affordable death care alternatives. Cremation is now fast becoming a disposition choice for many families in Cape Coral, Florida. For those families who do not want to overspend on a funeral or do not have the funds for a costly funeral, cremation…
February 10, 2026
What Funeral Homes Don’t Say Out Loud About “Direct Cremation”
For many families today, direct cremation sounds like the simplest possible answer at the worst possible moment. No funeral.No viewing.No flowers.No fuss. Just “take care of it.” And in theory, that’s exactly what direct cremation is meant to be. But in practice, the phrase has become one of the most misunderstood—and quietly manipulated—terms in the…
February 9, 2026
What does cremation cost in Hollywood, FL
As cremation continues to grow as a disposition option for families, more families want to ask about cremation costs. How much does a cremation cost? And how do you choose a cremation service and provider? If you are seeking a lower-cost cremation alternative in Hollywood, FL, then we can help you arrange a simple, affordable…
February 5, 2026
Why should you consider a Green Funeral?
Over the last 15 years, I have observed a dramatic shift in the U.S. funeral industry. The decline of the ‘traditional funeral’ and the rise of cremation services. Many in the industry responded to the changing trend towards cremation by treating it as a fad that would pass. But here we are now with a…
February 3, 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