It can be planned to be unique and creative and tailored to the desires of the deceased and their loved ones.
It may be festive and much like a party. It may be informal and involve story telling. It may involve having some people speak about their relationship with the deceased and their fond memories of their time together.
A "Celebration of Life" event is typically less formal than a "memorial service" and the location of the event may be at the funeral home or elsewhere.
We have a lot of experience helping families to plan and coordinate a "Celebration of Life" event and we would be pleased to assist in any way that would be helpful to you.