Memento Mori
These somber scents of clay, stone, and stillness are inspired by All Souls’ Day.
Nuanced with notes of ozone, earth, and moss.
Behind the Inspiration
The practice of “memento mori,” or “remember you will die,” is a reminder that one day this life will end and we will stand in judgment before God. Keeping death before our eyes inspires us to live well, for God and others. This candle’s scents recall our future burial and trustful waiting for Christ’s return to raise the dead to life.
The feast of All Souls is November 2.
You’ll get the cleanest, longest, and safest burn from your candle with a few simple steps:
- Always trim the wick before lighting to 1/8”–1/4”
- Burn until the melted wax reaches edge to edge, or very nearly, to reduce tunneling
- Burn only up to 4 hours at a time
- Always keep a burning candle in sight, away from flammable materials, out of drafts, out of reach of pets and children, and on a heat-safe surface
- Keep out of direct sunlight
My wife loves Corda and she enjoyed receiving this candle for her birthday - it’s one of her favorites!
This was a gift for a friend who loves the Momento Mori motto. She says it's a 5 star candle!
Lovely product. Clean burning, and fragrance is just right.
This lovely and special candle was a gift to my mother whose sister, my aunt, recently died. The candle was so wonderful as an enhancement to her dia de los muertos memorial for which she decorates and remembers all who have passed on. The lovely scent and candle was a true enhancement. It will continue to burn throughout the month of November. Thank you for your deeply meaningful work of making and providing these candles!
Peace inducing scent, high quality wax, thoughtful and practical packaging...and an intention/Saint for everyone! I highly recommend CORDA. 10/10.
I loved my candles so much I order more!
Beautiful candle with an amazing scent that burns evenly.
Thank you for the feedback on the burn of the candle Judith! We appreciate the review! - the CORDA team
Perfect candle for prayer -- subtle, earthy. Wonderful fragrance that I love when praying for holy souls. I wasn't sure what to expect, but am so glad I ordered it.
I loved burning it and thinking of the loved ones who've gone before us
I light this memento mori every night and say my prayers for all our sweet ones who are gone. The smell is wonderful and it holds such special meaning!
