Even in the Roman Empire and ancient Egypt, the beginnings of grave lanterns can be found. They were in particular as grave jewelryand grave supplements, but also used in funeral ceremonies. From the introduction of All Saints‘ Day in 835, this one had grave lighta crucial meaning. Such LanternIlluminates the final resting place with her light of the soul, or likewise eternal light, and burns so that she shines for the deceased person. In a grave lantern The flickering of this candle symbolizes the liveliness of the corresponding memory. In the past, the meaning of a grave lamp was interpreted as symbolizing the contact between the dead and the living. Nowadays grave lanterns are considered grave decorations. The following information should help you find the right one grave lantern to find.

Shapes of grave lanterns
In the past, grave lights were only set open. Today one has passed accordingly, that one manufactures closed grave lanterns, so that the burning candle on the grave is protected from the weather. This can be a grave lantern consist of different materials. Very popular are bronze and stainless steel. But also lampsmade of aluminum, brass or stone are available. Especially on tombs in Catholic cemeteries is often the classic grave lantern to see, which consists of bronze and contains a red glazing. If you do not want ordinary paraffin candles and you want to keep the tomb lighting for a long time, then there is the possibility of a solar-powered one, for example grave lantern , But you can also use the grave light with LED or batteriesequip. To make it particularly difficult to steal grave lights, these are also available with pedestals.

Motivations for grave lanterns
Grave lanterns come into their own especially in the dark. Here you can see the different lights already shine from afar, which is a special comfort for many. Thus, the appropriate time for setting up such grave lanterns is more advisable in late autumn and winter. For the Catholic faithful, All Saints Day and All Souls Day are the most popular days to position grave lanterns at the corresponding tombs. For this purpose, the Sunday of the Dead is used by the Protestants before the first Advent. But also the day of death or the birthday of the deceased person are also occasions on which relatives light a grave lantern.

Correctly install and maintain grave lanterns
Especially in strong winds, it is possible that a grave lantern blows away quickly. Regrettably, the stealing of such grave decorations is increasing. Storm damage can be prevented most easily with the right attachment. In case of theft the measures are limited. Therefore, it is advised to attach the grave light on the ground with screws and dowels between stones and pebbles. If you have a larger grave light, this can be firmly anchored with a corresponding ground spike. Because of the weight and thus the conditions are made more difficult for the theft, also buy most of a grave lantern with pedestal. In particular, if you use a matching candle, it is possible that in the lantern, the glasses are polluted by the soot. But also the different weather conditions can provide impurities. In the case of a lantern housing made of plastic, stone or metal, it is recommended to use only water for grooming. It should also be noted that detergents containing sulfur can change the color of a bronze grave light accordingly. In contrast, a brush, each with fine bristles in such a grave lantern made of bronze miracle. Forms on stainless steel lamps according to rust, this can be easily rubbed off using a dry cloth. After cleaning, a stainless steel cleaner can be applied. It is possible to polish the glasses of the grave lantern effortlessly with a wet cloth again to a high gloss.