Spin-off to memorial Candles...

I wanted to make a memorial candle for FHs dad and my grandfather, who both passed just a few months ago.

I went to buy the supplies the other day, but then I started thinking- what about my grandmother (my dad's mother) who passed away years ago, and FHs grandmother- who also passed a few months back, but whom I never met and he wasn't close to, and his uncle who dies a few years ago...

I don't want anyone to think we are discounting people if we don't put candles for everyone...but they start adding up!

I left the store with nothing, cause I wasn't sure what to do...

If I had it my way- it would be FHs dad, my grandfather and my grandmother. I never met his grandmother or uncle, but I would feel bad leaving them out.

Did anyone else have this issue?

I seem to have to obsess over every little detail- I swear I'm giving myself an ulcer

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Posted by laural2979

Why not just do a generic memorial candle? Just say something about remembering all the people who couldn't be there to celebrate with you.

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I agree with Laura. Its not an easy thing to do and you don't want to leave just anyone out.

Good Idea- why couldn't I think of that?!


Thanks ladies!

We did one candle with all the names. . . .
DH's Mother at the top, followed by grandparents and then uncles....

Yup we ulitemly decided not to do one at all but a good alternative would be to do one with something like 'In Memory of those who could not be here with us today'
HTH