When someone says candles, we often think about a romantic night out, scented candles for your room or bathroom, or the use of candles during funeral services, but what about memorial candles? When do you use it? What is it for? How do you find the right memorial candle? Here are some of the ways you can light a memorial candle for your departed loved ones.
For appreciation and celebration
Memorial candles can symbolize “the light of being joyful and that of life-giving power”, whereas darkness symbolizes destruction and death. The use of candles can tell a powerful message that life should be celebrated.
In remembering our dearly departed
Candles are often used to accompany prayer. In the Catholic Church, Christ is seen as the light of the world so the ceremony uses candles to relay the message of the Lord.
To accompany prayer for our dearly departed
Stemming from the previous point, darkness is a symbol of death and destruction. When one has lost a loved one to death, it’s best to focus on how their life was lived and the happiness brought about by the departed one when they were alive. The use of candles can be a symbolic message for this.
To use in religious traditions
There are various kinds of candles used in several religious traditions, each having its own meaning. An example would be the Yahrzeit Candle.
Sending a sympathy candle for someone
If you want to tell someone that you’re there for them in times of loss and sadness, you can opt to send them a sympathy candle to remind them that you are there to lend a helping hand or an ear to listen to all their woes.
Using ceramic urns with candle
Ceramic urns that also functions as a candle holder is a great investment. There are several online stores that offer ceramic urns with candle holders or even custom ones. You can be as creative as you want and even embody the personality of your departed loved ones in the design.
Using a photo memorial candle
A photo memorial candle is a great way to personalize the candle-lighting process. It’s a great way to honor them and it is a great example of a well-thought-out memento.
Lighting a candle while writing in a journal
One of the common denominators between lighting a candle for the dearly departed and writing a journal about your memories with them is that it both engages in the memories.
Giving out a candle at the funeral
Last but definitely not least, you can give out memorial candles at the funeral. Allow your guests and those who came to pay respect to your dearly departed to be part of this process.
Truly, a candle vigil would echo a message to everyone that the dearly departed was loved and had lived a great life. When it comes to memorial candles, there are no set rules for how you light them.
With Ememorial candles, you can remember and celebrate the lives of your dearly departed. Check out our memorial candles at Remember Me Gifts online today.
