Burning candles in memory of our loved ones can help bring us some peace and comfort in times of despair.  Unfortunately, death is something that no one can escape.  Some lose their children to drunk drivers, while others lose their spouses in war.  Some lose their loved ones to the evils of the world, while others lose their loved ones to natural causes.  We should always take time to cherish the memories we have shared with our loved ones.  Burning memorial candles is a common way to remember and honor those that we have lost.