Candlelight vigil

A candlelight vigil is where a group of people mourn the loss of someone who was close to them. These events are usually held at sunset. Many vigils can be for someone who recently died and are remembered with silence and a candle burning.

 References 
 American Medical Students Association, Planning Candle Light Vigils 
 "Example Candle Light Vigil for the Little Ambassador" 

Category:Death customs