There is a tradition of lighting candles on the evening or night after going to the cemetery (memorial parks and columbariums included). This has been a custom in our families for as long as I can remember. While technically it should be done after visiting the cemeteries, recent events particularly the pandemic have led to some adjustments like lighting the candles to pray and remember the faithful departed.
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| I recall there was a time when each candle corresponded to a departed person. Eventually, the number of candles did not really matter anymore. In our case, we adopted one candle each of the branches or sides of our families. That would be at least 4 each for the wife and my families (mother side and father side) plus the families of our help and candles for our friends who have passed away. |
This tradition or custom aligns with lighting a candle in church to pray for our beloved who have passed away.
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