Condolence & Memorial Candles
The Comfort of Candles
The gentle, soft light of candles can bring comfort at a time of grief and can provide a focus for reflection and remembrance. They may be lit as a part of a candlelit vigil, or on special days or anniversaries. Candles can also be a lovely gift to send to someone who is grieving, to let them know they are in your thoughts.
Inspiration for Memorial Candles
Candles for Funerals or Celebrations of Life
A candle on a memory table, maybe alongside photos or a condolence book, can add a feeling of warmth and calm. Little candles can be placed around a room, or given as a remembrance gift to family and friends.
Remembrance Candles
Candles can be lit on anniversaries or special days to commemorate a loved one and to provide a gentle space for reflection. Fragrances can evoke different feelings; lavender can be calming, vanilla comforting and rose is often associated with love.
Religious Candles
Vigil and prayer candles may feature spiritual symbols such as a cross or doves. For some people, candles floating on water can symbolise the soul’s onwards journey.
Personalised Memorial Candles
Memorial candles can be engraved with a person’s name, dates, or a personal message of remembrance. Candles can also be personalised with a favourite photo.
Candles as a Condolence Gift
Candles can make thoughtful sympathy gifts following a bereavement. Some have little messages of comfort or are mixed with essential oils with calming scents such as eucalyptus, lavender and chamomile.
Find Further Helpful Information about Planning a Funeral or Celebration of Life
If you would like information about supporting someone who is grieving, please go to Supporting Someone Who is Grieving.
For information and guidance about planning a funeral or celebration of life, please go to Funeral Planning Information.
Find Condolence & Memorial Candle Suppliers in the whiteballoon community
To find suppliers of condolence and memorial candles, and other personal touches or sympathy gifts, please go to Personal Touches & Keepsakes or Bereavement & Sympathy Gifts.
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Ideas and Inspiration
A carefully curated selection of poems, readings and music, as well as other ideas and inspiration for legacy and memorials, plus helpful books and guides.