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Custom Memorial Candle By Afterlights
Design a personalized memorial candle
Their name, your words, a photo or a date — on a hand-poured soy candle. Design it in under 5 minutes; review free proof before order.
13.75 ozcandle
5.25 intall
60–80 hrsburn time
Soy waxcotton wick
Zinc & lead-free wick · Meets ASTM F2417 fire-safety standard
1,247+ comforted families★★★★★ 4.9 average
Takes about 5 minutes
Ships in 4–6 days
100% natural soy wax
60-hour burn time
2,500+ design combinations
Choose between six scents
Inspiration gallery
Choose a symbol that says what words can’t
Five symbols to start with — plus a date and a few words of your own.
A date that means everything
A birthday, an anniversary, the day you said goodbye.
A few words, in their voice
A line they used to say, or a favorite quote.
Your words here
Live preview
Who is this candle for?
We'll shape the rest around them.
Your candle, in their light
01Choose how many to light
Same design on every candle.
02Choose your scent
Order today, arrives
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No payment for the design — we email a proof to approve before printing.
Not ready yet?
Keep this exact design, or show it to family first.
Who it's for
The line on the candle
Press Enter to start a new line on the label.
What goes on the front
Choose one label type
Add a photo
PNG or JPG · 3″ × 3.75″ portrait (900×1125px). We fit it to your layout.
A small detail works with both
Font
Christmas collectionNew
Limited-time Christmas designs, optional.
From families who lit one
“The label looked exactly like the preview. My mother keeps hers on the kitchen windowsill.”
“I ordered three, one for me and one each for my brothers. When we all lit them on his birthday it felt like he was there.”
“It came well packed and smells gentle, not too strong. A small thing that helped.”
Our Scents
Vanilla Bean
A delight of rich vanilla bean introduced with warm undertones of Tonka bean & whipped cocoa.
Honeysuckle
Delivering a vibrant floral aroma with bergamot, golden honeysuckle, jasmine, and a calming sandalwood finish.
Sea Breeze
A burst of citrus collides with lavender, cedarwood & jasmine petals coupled with hints of patchouli, crushed rosemary & oakmoss.
Comfort Spice
A fall celebration of brown sugar and cinnamon stick with a lemon blend, vanilla extract & pralines.
Fresh Balsam
A cool and woodsy blend of balsam, crisp eucalyptus, fir branches and cedarwood.
Eucalyptus Lavender Herb
A fresh fusion of Eucalyptus and Lavender with a twist of earthy undertones.
Questions people ask themselves
Is it too late, it's been years?
No. There's no expiration date on missing someone. This candle isn't about when it happened. It's about them mattering now, whenever now is.
Will this make me sadder?
It might, for a minute, and that's alright. Most people tell us it feels more like relief: somewhere to put the missing, instead of carrying it alone all day.
What if it was sudden?
This isn't about how they died. It's about a few minutes to sit with the fact that they were here, and you miss them. That part doesn't need an explanation.
Can I put their name on it?
Yes. Their name, a date, a symbol, or a line only the two of you would understand. You're making it right now.
Questions, answered
How long does it take to design?
About five minutes. Say who it’s for, pick or write the words, add anything optional — a message, a date, a photo — then choose the font. You see the finished label on the candle the whole time.
Can I put a photo on the candle?
Yes. Choose a photo label and upload your picture — it fills the label, and you can pair it with a date. A text label can carry a message and a symbol instead.
Will I see the design before it’s printed?
Yes — the live preview on this page is exactly what gets printed, so you can see the finished label before you order.
What can I personalize on the label?
The main line in your own words, an optional message, a date, and a symbol for both text and photo labels.