memorial service

noun2

1. •
   A ceremony to honor a deceased person; a funeral.

   • They had a very moving, emotional memorial service for the two popular teen-aged girls who died in a car accident over the weekend.
2. •
   An informal service honoring a deceased person, especially one that does not adhere to the traditional customs of a funeral.

   • When Grandpa died, instead of a traditional funeral, he wanted a memorial service where people were free to share their memories and socialize.