Urn Burial Service

Torchlight Ceremony

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The Latin word for funeral, funus, even derives from the word torch. The ancient Romans, for example, used torches to light funeral processions and funeral pyres, believing that they guided spirits to the afterlife. In modern times, candlelit ceremonies provide symbolic light and remembrance, and torches still illuminate processions in some funeral rites. Book a torchlight burial ceremony for your loved one.


Symbolism of the Funeral Rite

Guiding the spirit: The Romans used torches during nighttime burials to guide the deceased to the afterlife.

 

 

Protection: It was also believed that the flame kept evil spirits away from the deceased and the living.

 

 

Cremation: Heirs lit the pyre with a torch during cremation, marking the beginning of the spirit's separation from the living world.

 

 

Symbolism: Candles became a Christian symbol of God, with their wax, wick, and flame representing the body, soul, and divine nature of Christ.

 

 

Hope: A candle lit near the coffin symbolizes the hope of eternal life for the deceased.

 

 

Modern torchlight funeral services: Today, torchlight funeral ceremonies are held to honor the deceased, bringing a sense of remembrance, respect, and hope in the darkness.

November 28, 2025

4:45 p.m. or 5:30 p.m.

December 3, 2025

4:45 p.m. & 5:30 p.m.

December 10, 2025

4:30 p.m. or 5:15 p.m.

December 17, 2025

4:30 p.m. or 5:15 p.m.

January 8, 2026

4:45 p.m. & 5:30 p.m.

January 15, 2026

4:45 p.m. & 5:30 p.m.

January 22, 2026

5:00 p.m. or 5:45 p.m.

January 29, 2026

5:00 p.m. or 5:45 p.m.

February 5, 2026

5:15 p.m.

February 12, 2026

5:15 p.m.

February 19, 2026

5:30 p.m.

February 26, 2026

5:45 p.m.

Note: Please note that hours may vary depending on the season and non-daylight hours.

$965 (cremation) + $500 option for the torchlight ceremony