Our Story
Built with care,
powered by stable technology
Candle Light exists because everyone deserves a gentle, reliable way to leave something meaningful behind. We combine human compassion with battle-tested infrastructure to keep your presence alive for the people you love.
Technology you can trust
Stable software that keeps your legacy secure
Every message, story, and scheduled delivery relies on a resilient stack chosen for longevity, security, and performance. We do not cut corners on the foundation that holds your most precious memories.
Modern Edge Infrastructure
Built on TanStack Start with serverless edge functions for instant global response times — your data is processed close to you, wherever you are.
Reliable Data Storage
Your stories, messages, and preferences are stored in a fault-tolerant database with automated backups, point-in-time recovery, and geographic redundancy.
Enterprise-Grade Security
End-to-end encryption, Row-Level Security policies, and OAuth 2.0 authentication keep your most personal information safe and accessible only to those you choose.
Continuous Uptime Monitoring
Automated health checks and real-time alerting ensure the platform is always available when your loved ones need it — today or years from now.
Global CDN Delivery
Media, profiles, and memorial pages are served through a worldwide content network, so your story loads quickly for family and friends across the globe.
The people behind Candle Light
Supporting Contributors
A dedicated team of professionals guiding ethics, culture, process, legal compliance, online presence, sales, spiritual awareness, and engineering.
Yvonne Kleinig
Ethics and Governance
Brigita Kublins
Cultural Awareness
John Jenkins
Process Management
John Henderson
Legal Compliance
Linda Brudere
Online Presence
Dean Strautins
Sales and Support
Tina Bennet
Spiritual Awareness
Paul Maclean
Programming and Coding