A grave candle is also called a cemetery lantern, cemetery lamp or grave lantern. It is a type of candle or lantern used to commemorate the dead. Christianity prefers a lantern while Judaism like a candle.

Why A Grave Candle?

The conventional wisdom says that a grave candle brings light, warmth and hope to the tomb. Even from a practical point of view, the candle has many functions. It is an excellent funeral decoration. Besides, it indicates the location of the headstone in a vast cemetery.

Today, most cemeteries are not so messy as they were in ancient society. Nearly every cemetery has a security guard, and the available time is limited to daylight. Thus, it is not essential to place a granite grave lantern near a headstone. But some families believe that the tomb is the place of rest for their loved one’s soul. A lantern could light up the darkness and dispel the loneliness of the soul.

Another common reason for using a grave candle is to offer convenience to visitors who miss their dead friends or families while can’t enter the cemetery at night. Standing outside the bar and seeing their loved one’s gravestone through bright light, visitors could satisfy their feeling of missing.

In some regions, cemeteries will be opened on Halloween, and people can hold some activities here, such as telling stories about their ancestors. Without a cemetery lamp, they can not do that.

The Types of Grave Candle

The traditional cemetery candle is only a candle. It is still prevalent in modern society for religious meaning. Also, it is the cheapest one in similar products.

But if the memorial is held on a windy day, it would be embarrassing for the candle is easy to be blown out. So, the cemetery lamp was invented. It is used to place a candle.

Many materials are used to produce funeral lantern. But the most popular one is granite because it is more heavy and solid than any other materials.

The common candle’s lighting time is short,thus, some businesses introduce solar-powered grave lantern.

The styles and colours are abundant, and the price is from $20 to $ 200. You can obtain the traditional cemetery lamp and the solar power lantern from online stores.

The Rules of Using Grave Candle

It is better to ask the cemetery manager if a grave candle is permitted to avoid wasting money. Because in some cemeteries, an ordinary candle is forbidden for it may cause a fire. Even glass or plastic candle holders are banned for they are easy to be broken and pose a hazard.

Also, since every region has its ritual and rule about using cemetery candle, it’s necessary to know them. Here are some practices for your reference.

Lit A Yahrzeit candles

Lighting up a candle for the dead is essential in Jewish culture. Yahrzeit candle is a unique white candle that can burn for 24 hours. Each year of someone’s death, his family should hold a ceremony and lit up a candle to ensure his memory is cherished.

Virtual Memorial Candles

It is a new candle ritual held online. Suppose you can’t attend the funeral or can’t light a grave candle near a grave. You can lit a candle online. Many websites have this service, such as Gratefulness and Stanthony.

Grave Candle for Rome Catholic

During the funeral ritual of a Catholic, Paschal Candle will be placed and lighted near the coffin. The candle means a lot for the dead. It reminds the deceased of his baptismal vows and stands for the hope of eternal life and salvation. It also means faith in the resurrection of the dead.

Grave Candle for Lutheran

Lutherans will put a burning candle around the body of the deceased. This custom started in the 16th century and remained to this day.

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