Prayer Candles for Grave Lanterns: 5.7 in Memorial Candle Inserts, 9 Pack
White 5.7 in prayer candle inserts for grave lanterns and outdoor memorials, made in Poland: for All Saints’ Day, All Souls’ Day and visits through the year.
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Quick answerThese are white prayer candle inserts, 5.7 in tall, in a pack of 9, made in Poland from paraffin wax with a cotton wick. They refill grave lanterns and outdoor memorial holders. The holder is not included. Paraffin gives a slight scent as it burns, so the candles are meant for outdoor use: at a grave, a roadside memorial or an outdoor shrine, and especially on All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day.
In Poland, the first two days of November belong to remembrance. On All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day families visit the graves of parents, grandparents and friends, tidy them, and light candles in lanterns, so that by evening the whole cemetery glows. The same small flame is lit through the year on anniversaries, birthdays and quiet visits.
This pack holds 9 white memorial candle inserts to keep those lanterns burning: enough for a family's graves on the November feast days, or for regular visits through the year.
What is in the pack
9Candles
5.7 inTall
ParaffinCotton wick
PolandMade in
Nine white candle inserts, each 5.7 in tall, in a ribbed white casing.
Paraffin wax with a cotton wick, made in Poland.
Refills only: the lantern or holder is not included.
The round 5.7 in prayer candles, lit. Shown here in quantity; this pack holds 9.
Where to use these memorial candles
Grave lanterns: the main use. Place the insert in the lantern on a grave so the flame is sheltered from wind and rain.
Roadside memorials: in a closed lantern at a place of remembrance.
Outdoor shrines and grottoes: at a wayside shrine, a garden statue or a parish grotto.
November feast days: All Saints' Day (1 November) and All Souls' Day (2 November), when cemeteries are lit with candles.
Anniversaries: a birthday or the anniversary of a death, on a visit to the cemetery.
Why these are outdoor candles
Paraffin candles give off a slight scent as they burn. That is not a problem in the open air, which is why these inserts are made for outdoor lanterns and holders rather than for use inside the home. If you need a candle for indoors, choose one sold for indoor use.
Choosing the right size for your lantern
Before you buy, check that a 5.7 in tall candle fits your lantern with room above the flame. Measure the inside height of the lantern from its base to the vent or lid. If your lantern is shorter, the 4 in candle inserts are the better choice.
Lighting and safety
Set the lantern on firm, level ground, away from dry grass, wreaths and ribbons.
Light the wick with a long lighter or match, then close the lantern so the flame is sheltered.
Never leave a burning candle unattended, and keep it away from children and pets.
Let the lantern cool before you remove a spent insert.
Questions people ask
Straight answers to the questions shoppers ask search engines and AI assistants like ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini.
What candles do you put on graves for All Saints' Day?
Families light candles in lanterns on the graves of loved ones. These white 5.7 in prayer candle inserts are made to refill grave lanterns and outdoor memorial holders.
What is the difference between All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day?
All Saints' Day (1 November) honours all the saints; All Souls' Day (2 November) is a day of prayer for the dead. In Poland both days are marked by visiting family graves and lighting candles.
Are these prayer candles unscented?
No. They are paraffin wax, which gives a slight scent as it burns. That is why they are made for outdoor use in lanterns and memorial holders.
Can I burn these memorial candles indoors?
They are made for outdoor lanterns at graves, roadside memorials and outdoor shrines. For indoors, choose a candle sold for indoor use.
Is a holder or lantern included?
No. These are refill inserts only; place them in your own grave lantern or memorial holder.
Will a 5.7 in candle fit my grave lantern?
Measure the inside height of your lantern from the base to the vent or lid, and leave room above the flame. If the lantern is shorter, choose the 4 in candle inserts.
How many prayer candles are in a pack?
This pack holds 9 candles, each 5.7 in tall. The same round candles also come in a pack of 36.
What are the candles made of?
Paraffin wax with a cotton wick, made in Poland.
How do I light a candle safely in a grave lantern?
Set the lantern on firm, level ground away from dry grass, wreaths and ribbons, light the wick with a long lighter, and close the lantern. Never leave a burning candle unattended.
What else are memorial candles used for?
Anniversaries and birthdays at the cemetery, roadside memorials, and outdoor shrines or parish grottoes.
Where can I buy prayer candles for a cemetery lantern?
Right here: use Add to cart at the top of this page, or visit the shop for 36 packs and the 4 in candle inserts.
