Because it's unscented, how strong will the odour be when burning?

Beeswax itself has a very subtle natural odour—a gentle honey-like scent. This won’t overwhelm a room. However, beeswax does produce more soot than paraffin wax, so adequate ventilation is important for your comfort and to maintain the candle holder.

What should I do on the first burn of a memorial candle?

Allow the wick to burn until it’s about 1cm above the surface of the wax. This establishes a ‘memory’ for the wick, ensuring a cleaner, more even burn in subsequent sessions. Trim the wick after this initial long burn to maintain optimal performance.

Memorial Pillar Candle, Unscented, 20cm

Name: Memorial Pillar Candle, Unscented, 20cm
Brand: Fenland Wax Co.
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (39 reviews)

by Fenland Wax Co.

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4.5 · 39 ratings on Amazon

British Made
Hand-Poured
Plastic-Free Packaging

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Details

Wax type: Beeswax
Height: 20cm
Burn time: 80 hours
Scent: Unscented

About this candle

Unscented by design — fragrance is unwelcome at a service or a wake, and most memorial candles get this wrong. Eighty hours from a 20cm beeswax pillar means it can be lit on an anniversary for years. It drips slightly more than a paraffin pillar of the same size, so a wide holder is worth having.

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Frequently Asked Questions

A 20cm beeswax pillar, burning for its full eighty hours, will consume the entire wax block. Because it's beeswax, it’s a denser wax than some others, so you’ll get the most out of it. Consider this when choosing your candle holder – a wider one is advisable.