As one of the first to offer virtual memorial services in March 2020, Holding Space Events brought families and communities together when gathering in person was not possible. With over 25 years of combined experience in dispute resolution, financial services, care management, and end-of-life planning, I’m deeply comfortable guiding people through times of change and loss.
I lead a small, dedicated team of planning and technical facilitators. Again and again, families share how immersive and connective our virtual events feel. Their feedback is the reason behind our name—Holding Space—a phrase that, at its core, means offering nonjudgmental presence and support while others move through their emotions.
While event formats may look similar, the path to each one is uniquely personal. One of my favorite compliments came from a son planning a tribute for his father. Midway through our call, he looked up and said through tears, “I can’t believe I’m feeling joy planning an event I don’t want to have.”
I’ve seen how transformative the experience of planning and participating in end-of-life events can be. Rituals have the power to carry us—emotionally and spiritually—from one place to another. My team and I are here to help you bring your community together to honor your loved one’s story with intention and care.
Holding space for you and yours,
Suzanne Green,
Owner and Lead Planner
Just as trees sustain life—offering shelter, clean air, and beauty—our loved ones nourish us with care, connection, and meaning. Trees promote well-being by reducing stress, improving air quality, and fostering community. These same qualities help carry us through grief and loss.
Holding Space Events donates a tree for every event we plan and facilitate. We partner with One Tree Planted, a nonprofit dedicated to global reforestation. Trees are planted where they are most needed at the time of donation. In the days following your event, you’ll receive a card and Tree Certificate with details about where the tree will be planted in memory of your loved one.
The concentric rings within a tree—our company logo—reflect the passage of time and the conditions it endured.. The color and width of each ring reveal whether the tree experienced seasons of abundance or adversity, heavy rains or drought, growth or pause.
Our lives, too, are marked by similar “rings”—each one holding a chapter of our personal history and growth. A Celebration of Life holds space to gather, reflect, and honor a loved one’s journey.