A candle lit with love, held in memory.

Some moments ask more of us than words can offer. When grief arrives, the wish to show up, honor someone and simply be present remains. The In Loving Memory Candle is a thoughtful memorial candle and sympathy gift for those moments.

I light this candle with intention.

On my childhood friend's birthday, I light it in her memory. On the day she passed, I light it again, holding her close in a different way. When my grandmother's birthday comes, I light it for her. And now, for my aunt, I find myself doing the same, on her birthday and on days I miss her most.

The point is to light it. Not to keep it sitting on a shelf.

There is meaning in choosing a moment, pausing and remembering. In letting that flame stand in for words you do not have.

This candle need not be for just one person forever. It is okay to light it for different people at different times, each moment held with its own intention. Love does not stay in one place. Neither does grief.

Amore means love. Creamy vanilla and gentle almond meet cashmere musk and warm sandalwood for a soft, comforting fragrance.

Scent profile

• Smells like creamy vanilla, soft almond and cozy cashmere
• Scent family: Vanilla cashmere
• Key notes: Vanilla, almond, cashmere musk and sandalwood

Candle details

• Vegan coconut soy wax blend with carefully selected fragrance oils
• Wooden wick sourced in the USA
• Approximate total burn time: 50 plus hours
• Net weight: 9 oz
• Glass jar with lid, packaged in a gift box
• Hand poured in Lake Norman, NC

Candle care

• Trim the wooden wick to 1/8 inch before each burn.
• On the first burn, allow the wax to melt to the edges of the jar for an even melt pool.
• Burn for no more than 3 to 4 hours at a time.
• Place on a heat safe surface away from drafts and never leave a burning candle unattended.

When finished, clean and dry the jar before repurposing it with love.