Everyone has loved ones who have passed on, and these individuals continue to hold a special place in our hearts. As we light candles in their memory, we keep their spirit alive and honor the love we shared with them. Here are 25 thoughtful “Light a Candle for Someone in Heaven” quotes that capture this sentiment beautifully.
“To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.” – Thomas Campbell
“Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy.” – Eskimo Proverb
“Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear.” – Unknown
“A great soul serves everyone all the time. A great soul never dies. It brings us together again and again.” – Maya Angelou
“When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.” – Unknown
“As long as we remember a person, they’re not really gone. Their thoughts, their feelings, their memories, they become a part of us.” – Justin Cronin
“When you light a candle in memory of someone, it’s to illuminate their memory and to keep them present through difficult times.” – Unknown
“They are not dead who live in the hearts they leave behind.” – Tuscarora Proverb
“The light of a distant star continues to reach the Earth long after the star itself is gone. So it is with those who have influenced us in life. Their light continues to illuminate our path.” – Unknown
“The flame of love never dies. It is the light of memory and the warmth of the heart that keeps our loved ones alive within us.” – Unknown
“Grief is the price we pay for love.” – Queen Elizabeth II
“There are no goodbyes for us. Wherever you are, you will always be in my heart.” – Mahatma Gandhi
“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.” – From an Irish headstone
“What we have once enjoyed deeply we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.” – Helen Keller
“It is the secret of the world that all things subsist and do not die, but retire a little from sight and afterward return again.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
“Heaven is a place nearby, so there’s no need to say goodbye.” – Lene Marlin
“The dead never truly die. They simply change form.” – Suzy Kassem
“To have been loved so deeply, even though the person who loved us is gone, will give us some protection forever.” – J.K. Rowling
“They may not be in our lives, but they are always in our hearts.” – Unknown
“In the night of death, hope sees a star, and listening love can hear the rustle of a wing.” – Robert Ingersoll
Remembering those who are no longer with us can be a source of comfort and a gentle reminder of the love and light they brought into our lives. Each quote here carries a piece of that light. Which quote resonated with you the most? Do you have any personal experiences or quotes you’d like to share? We invite you to light a candle in the comments section, sharing your thoughts and stories. Your shared experiences could be a flicker of hope for someone in their darkness.