Grave light
A grave light is a candle or similar lamp that is placed on a grave for ritual purposes . Occasionally they are also set up in other places where a deceased person should be remembered, e.g. B. at the location of a fatal accident or violent crime.
Like a tealight, paraffin is used for production, which is poured into the appropriate form and provided with a wick . This shape is usually a red or white plastic cup up to 20 cm high, sometimes with Christian symbols or images of saints on it. Such a grave light burns for several days under favorable conditions. Modern grave lights are also available with batteries or solar cells . Such grave lights usually have a longer burning time. Also available are candles without a cover, which are placed in a reusable glass, which is intended to reduce the consumption of plastic cups, which are not unproblematic from an environmental point of view.
As decoration and as protection from wind and rain, grave lights are often placed in special lanterns with panes of glass on all four sides. Sometimes these lanterns have red glass panes for candles in white cups. Beaker lights are also offered with a metal lid, which is provided with openings all around to extract the warm air and the admission of oxygen to the candle flame. This model is particularly suitable for use without a lantern, as the lid offers some protection from the elements.
In Christian graves in Germany, candles are placed on the graves all year round, especially on All Souls' Day (Catholic) or Death Sunday (Protestant). In the case of anonymous urn burials, there is usually a central point in the cemetery for the grave lights, although it is forbidden to set up the urn at the exact location.
Open grave light
Grave light in a glass case
Grave light automat
Automatic machine for lights made from recycled wax
