I did, and had a celebratory circle the evening following her funeral services. I have included the ritual I did that evening in hopes that it may help someone else that has gone through the loss of a loved one recently. It can also be modified to celebrate the life of someone lost long ago that you wish to remember. Annoint each with Patchouli or Sandalwood oil, from the wick to the base. Make sure you perform this ritual with clear mind and cleansed spirit and body.
Ritual baths do wonders for each level of our energies, so take one prior to ritual.
Make sure you have all the tools etc. which will be needed placed at or on your altar. On your altar, place the picture of the deceased family member or friend in the center, with the crystals to either side. Place the white candle to the top of the photo, the purple to the right side, the black to the bottom and the green to the left. Take a few deep breaths, and when you are ready to proceed, ring the bell once, and place to the top left hand corner of the altar. Light the incense, and set to the very top right hand corner of the altar.