A Vital Matters Perspective: Memorializing the Dead: The Symbolism of the Candle
Memorializing the Dead: The Symbolism of the Candle
Judithe Hernández reflects on the symbolism of candles as a way to memorialize the dead. She compares lit candles in church to a temporary return of those who have passed, with the flame representing their memory. As the candle burns down and the light fades, it mirrors life’s impermanence. For Hernández, this simple act serves as a powerful, symbolic reminder of loved ones and the fleeting nature of life itself.

