Candlelight Cremation Urns - In Times of Remembrance

Lighting a candle for a loved one is one of the oldest and most comforting acts of remembrance. A candlelight urn brings the two together, holding the ashes and a gentle flame in a single, beautiful piece. This guide introduces the candle urns we currently make.

Quick answer: A candlelight urn holds a loved one's ashes and has a space for a tealight candle, so you can light a soft flame in remembrance. They come in full adult sizes and smaller keepsakes, in ceramic and metal, with the candle set into a groove, a central passage, or on top of the urn. Lighting it on anniversaries, holidays or quiet evenings can bring real comfort.

The Infinity Urn

The Infinity Urn combines the eternity symbol with a smooth ceramic surface and a candle set into a central groove. Its sleek design suits modern and classic homes alike, and once sealed it can be displayed outdoors on a stand, kept clear of standing water.

The Photo Candle Urn

The Photo Candle Urn is a compact memorial in one piece: it holds the ashes, displays a photograph in the centre, and has a slot for a candle. Made from durable steel, its quiet design gives no hint of its purpose.

The Passage Urn

The Passage Urn holds a tealight within its central spiral passageway. Its gentle curves create a soft, calming presence on a mantelpiece, and a matching keepsake is available to share among family.

The Teardrop Candle Sphere Urn

The Teardrop Candle Sphere Urn joins two rounded ceramic halves around a space for a candle, glowing warmly when lit. It reads as an elegant ornament rather than an urn, and comes in a keepsake size too.

You can explore more designs in our adult cremation urns collection, and for sharing a flame among family, our keepsake urns include candle designs too.

Frequently asked questions

What is a candlelight urn?

A cremation urn that holds a loved one's ashes and has a built-in space for a tealight candle, so you can light a gentle flame in their memory. The candle may sit in a groove, a central passage, or on top of the urn.

Are candle urns safe to use?

Yes, used sensibly. They are designed to hold a tealight, but as with any candle, never leave it burning unattended, and keep it away from anything flammable. Many people light them only for special moments of remembrance.

Do candlelight urns come in keepsake sizes?

Yes. Several candle designs come as smaller keepsakes as well as full adult urns, so family members can each keep one and light a candle for a loved one in their own home.

Can a candle urn be kept outdoors?

Some can. High-fired ceramic and stainless steel candle urns can be displayed outside once sealed, ideally on a stand away from standing water. Check the product page for where each urn can be placed.