"Susan was a profound support during my father's dying time, and during the home-based vigil, funeral and burial after his death. She calmed our worries, she answered all of our practical questions, and she empowered us to trust our innate abilities in tending our beloved's body and in laying him to rest. Susan is strong enough to transmit courage in the hardest of moments, and humble enough to always let the family take the lead. In our home, we regard Susan with deep reverence and gratitude for who she is and what she does. I would recommend her to anyone who is trying to heal their encounter with death, or who wants support in tending their loved one during their dying time."

 

~Joe Orso

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“The time I spent with Susan contemplating my end-of-life wishes and plans opened a conversation that was rich and deep and continues to resonate with me. The questions she asked and the kind and compassionate attention she gave as I processed those questions offered an honest life review and clarity about what's most important in the time remaining. The wisdom Susan embodies in her acceptance of death as a natural part of the life cycle is grounding and reassuring. She is highly skilled and I'm so grateful for the gift of her work for myself and for the world." 

 

~ K.D

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“Susan helped me and my family through the worst period in our lives.  After our loved one died Susan helped in so many ways.  But most of all she held us with the utmost empathy, tenderness and skill. She helped us by facilitating family meetings, as well as assistance with  physical, legal, and emotional  issues that we were too overwhelmed to handle ourselves. I will always be so grateful to her.  All blessings to you Susan.”

 

~ E.A

 

"When my husband and I were getting our affairs in order, we thought we had covered everything, until we sat down with Susan and realized we had not fully thought through our end of life and funeral plans. Learning about Green Burial and Home Funeral immediately felt right for us. Susan had the information and the resources we needed. She answered all of our questions and prioritized our wishes in all our conversations. The aspects of a home burial offered possibilities of a beautiful ending we had not considered. Also, Threshold Care Circle's 'Final Wishes' booklet was a wonderful way to walk through our plans and convey them to family while we were still able. We were so grateful for Susan and her guidance."

 

~ Anne Tedeschi

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"Talking about death and dying does not come easily to most of us. As the long term primary caretaker of my aging parents, I found this to be one of the most stressful aspects and therefore we avoided the conversations we really needed to be having. Susan's compassionate and also straightforward guidance helped us navigate some potentially tough conversations with grace and dignity. She always centered conversation around our needs and thoughts, while also providing a wealth of information to help us make informed decisions. The next step was getting the rest of the extended family on board to support my parents' choices. Susan showed up for both virtual and in-person sessions with family - again helping to guide our conversation with authenticity and genuine care. When my father passed, we were ready to join together to create a beautiful experience we will cherish in our hearts forever. Our preparation for this momentous experience would not have been possible without Susan's gentle guidance, encouragement and confidence in us throughout the process. From the bottom of my heart, thank you Susan!"

 

~ Sara Tedeschi

 

"To all who have either lost a loved one suddenly from an accident or slowly from an illness; you will do yourself a huge favor to utilize Susan’s services. She is beyond amazing. Her incredible knowledge blends seemlessly with her compassion and grace. She knows how to give guidance for the tasks that have to get done with gentleness and steadiness. Even in our fragile state of our grief, we still need to do so many things. Things like find a funeral home, write an obituary, choose music or readings for a memorial service, or even help on how to care of our loved one’s body at home. I know of these things personally because Susan helped me when my son died suddenly. She knows how fragile we are in the midst of our grief. She will take care of you and your family with the utmost respect and expertise." 

 

~Jen Shepard

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“I met Susan when my friend Tom was dying of cancer. He was in hospice with no family or friends to sit vigil except for myself. I had sat vigil for my parents at their deaths and was honored to be there for them. I believe there should be dignity in death, as well as life, and respect for the process with care and compassion. I think dying alone is a hardship no one should face at the end of their life. Susan was instrumental in providing all of that when she volunteered to be with Tom and I as he died. Tom was able to communicate through a hug with Susan his appreciation for her being there. Through the death process, Susan educated me on green burial, including all the work needed to see it through. After Tom’s death, I met with Susan to fill out the booklet,  My Final Wishes, the Threshold Care Circle publication. I have the highest respect and gratitude for the work that Susan does as she has helped me in so many ways and I highly recommend listening to the wisdom and knowledge that she possesses.” 

 

~ Sabon Crook 

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"Facing the final years of my mother’s life was overwhelming, but Susan was a guiding light for our family. Her presence, wisdom, and deep compassion transformed what could have been a time of fear and uncertainty into a journey of reflection, connection, and peace. Susan spent hours with my mother—walking through memories, listening to her stories, and recording conversations that are now cherished keepsakes for our family. She created a space where my mom could process her life, find comfort in her journey, and prepare for what lay ahead in a way that brought her true peace. Knowing my mother felt heard, valued, and ready was a priceless gift. But Susan’s support extended far beyond my mom. She helped us as a family understand what to expect, guided us in having meaningful conversations, and ensured that my mother’s wishes were honored. She took what could have been a heartbreaking and uncertain time and filled it with love, dignity, and a sense of calm. If you or a loved one are navigating the end of life, I cannot recommend Susan highly enough. She brings not just expertise but a profound kindness and understanding that makes all the difference. Having her by our side was one of the greatest gifts we could have received."

 

With Gratitude ~ Tripp Hughes

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