Our Story
Built with care,
powered by stable technology
Candle Light exists to support people experiencing life threatening periods before they have become elderly. Information is location-based, not only to record your life's journey, but to help those who follow in your footsteps. By understanding what matters most to you, Candle Light could connect you with the experiences, insights, and paths that others have discovered before you. In turn, your own experiences become part of a growing body of knowledge that can guide, inspire, and support future generations. Every contribution is valuable. With each person who shares their story, Candle Light becomes more insightful, more meaningful, and better able to help others navigate their own lives. Elderly people should use our resource www.memoirhive.com dedicated to the elderly that have lived a full life.
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
Contributors
Real mentors, as yet without real photos, over many years have contributed to the basis for the creation of Candle Light.
Christine O'Callaghan
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