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I?m about to make some candles for myself and my brother, using the cremated remains of our parents. I was doing some research, but there?s not a lot out there on the topic. The purpose of these is to focus the communications we each have with our respective parents. It would be respectful, personal, connective and loving in their use.

I?m a follower of a certain path of witchcraft, as opposed to Wicca (not a judgement, just a clarification) so stuff I?ve read berating this idea doesn?t really resonate with me. I don?t think using ashes is inherently disrespectful, it?s not being used for spell work, and I?m not celebrating death (though I feel both sides of anything needs to be recognized).

Does anyone have any experience with this? Are there things I should keep in mind? I?d like to have these ready to go for Samhain, but if I need to wait for better timing or something similar, I?m open to suggestions.

Thank you.