Celebration of Life

Holding a Celebration of Life

9 Celebration of Life Ideas to Honor Your Loved One

There are many wonderful ways to honor and remember your loved one. Some families choose to host a celebration of life instead of a funeral. Others have a funeral, then hold a celebration of life weeks, months or years afterward to continue honoring their loved one, or to include others who weren’t able to attend a previous ceremony. 

If you choose to host a celebration of life, you may be wondering the best way to honor them. To spark some inspiration, we offer nine celebration of life ideas you can use to honor the life of a loved one.

What is the Difference Between a Celebration of Life and a Memorial Service?

The difference between a celebration of life and a memorial service can be easily explained by thinking: modern vs tradition. And while there really is no wrong way to say goodbye, there are some decisions you’ll need to make about how the service you plan to honor your loved one will look and feel.