About Light a Candle in Memory 2024
This 15th December, we’re asking you to light a candle in memory of a loved one in support of Irish Hospice Foundation. This is a chance to remember loved ones we have lost and support those who have been bereaved this Christmas time.
Everyone who supports our work with a donation of €20 or more will receive a unique In Memory Christmas Care Pack, which includes a candle to light on 15th December.
All funds raised will support our vital work for the best end-of-life and bereavement care, including the Bereavement Support Line. This is free national service, 1800 80 70 77, available Monday to Friday, 10 am to 1 pm. The service aims to provide connection, comfort and support to those who have been bereaved. It will continue to operate throughout Christmas and into the New Year. Thank you for your help in making that possible.
To sign up and make a difference, please make a donation of €20 or more by completing the form below.
Donate to Receive Your In Memory Christmas Care Pack
Join the Facebook Group
If you haven’t already, please be sure to join our Light a Candle in Memory Facebook Group.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any questions, have a look at the FAQs below, or email us at [email protected].
To receive your In Memory Christmas Care Pack, please make a donation of €20 or more to support our work. The pack will be sent out shortly to the address provided. You are also invited to join our Light a Candle in Memory Facebook Group to connect with others remembering a loved one this Christmas.
Our special In Memory Christmas Care Pack consists of a tent card on which you can write the name of your loved one you will be remembering this Christmas, together with a candle, some of our bereavement information leaflets and a bespoke Christmas decoration. This lovely bauble is made of seed paper, and once Christmas is over, it can be planted in a pot and something beautiful will grow to remind you of your loved one long after the holiday season.
You will receive your pack by post to the address provided before 15th December.
If you have any questions, please email [email protected].
You can light your candle at any time of the day that suits you — whenever you have a quiet moment to yourself or if you are with a friend, whenever you feel comfortable.
Feel free to light your candle beside a picture of your loved and lost to remember them this Christmas time. If you join our Light a Candle Facebook Group, we would be delighted if you shared a photo of your display on the day in the group if you feel comfortable to do so.
Your generosity will help raise vital funds for our work in end-of-life and bereavement care in Ireland. To show the impact of your support, we will share stories and updates in the Facebook Group and by email that tell you how you’re making a real difference to the people we support.
Yes! Please make a donation of €20 or more and you will receive your In Memory Christmas Care Pack. You can still take part in our virtual remembrance event by lighting a candle on 15th December – we hope it will bring you comfort.
Candle Safety Advice and Instructions
- Never leave a burning candle unattended.
- Burn candles out of reach of children and pets.
- Always leave at least 15 cm between burning candles.
- Place candles on heat-resistant surfaces.
- Do not burn candles on or near anything that can catch fire.
- Do not place candles in a draught.
- Do not place candles near a source of heat.
- Place candles in an upright position.
- Trim wick to about 1cm before lighting.
- If flame grows too large or smokes, extinguish candle, allow to cool, trim wick, remove all trimmings and relight.
- Keep the wick centred.
- Do not allow the wick or flame to touch or come in contact with the glass container.
- Keep the wax pool clear of matches and combustible material, which can cause flaring.
- Do not move a burning candle.
- Never use liquid to extinguish.
- Do not use candles in essential oil tealight burners.
