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 Miramar, FL
Do you need to arrange an affordable direct cremation service? This article will help you understand how to save money on funeral arrangements. In fact, you can arrange a simple, direct cremation for just $765! Call (954) 281-7747 now. Understandably, many families today are looking for more affordable alternatives. Cremation is increasingly the preferred, more…
January 2, 2026
Understanding cremation & funeral costs in Albuquerque, NM
Funeral costs are a concern for many families today. Whether you choose not to spend unnecessarily on a funeral, or cannot afford the cost of a funeral. It can seem overwhelming to work out exactly what a funeral will cost in Albuquerque and work out your options, especially if you have just lost a loved…
January 1, 2026
Simple cremation in Hialeah, FL
Do you have an immediate need for a simple, affordable cremation? We can help you arrange everything for one low price of $765. As attitudes to death and funerals are changing, many families are finding that cremation offers a simpler and more affordable option. More families are deciding they want a simple, “no fuss” option,…
January 1, 2026
Arrange a simple, direct cremation in Pompano Beach, FL
Are you looking for a simple and affordable cremation option in Pompano Beach? Did you know you can arrange a direct cremation for $765? This is a simple and inexpensive way to conduct a funeral if you have limited resources or simply prefer a direct cremation at a value cost. Why spend more? Call (954)…
January 1, 2026
What you need to know about cremation services and costs in California
Click here to view Cremation prices by city in California. California is currently ranked as the state in the United States with the highest population, and cremation is a popular choice among Californians. So, the cremation market is competitive. Below, we have identified some of California's best-value direct cremation service packages. CITYCALL NOWDIRECT CREMATION PRICELos…
December 30, 2025
Why More Families Are Turning to End-of-Life Doulas
As we move into a new year, a quiet but powerful shift is reshaping how Americans approach dying, caregiving, and end-of-life planning. More families than ever—especially seniors, adult children caring for aging parents, and individuals facing life-limiting illnesses—are seeking support from end-of-life doulas, sometimes called death doulas. What was once considered a niche or alternative…
December 29, 2025
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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