My Hardest Goodbye

There are days when I still catch myself wondering who you would have become.

I imagine the sound of your laugh, the little footsteps that never echoed through our home, and the birthdays that should have been celebrated. I held you for such a short time, yet you changed me forever. You made me a mother, and nothing, not even time, can take that away.

The world carried on as though nothing had happened, but mine stood still the day I had to say goodbye. I have learned that love does not end when a heartbeat does. It simply finds a new way to exist, in memories, in quiet moments, and in the space you will always hold within my heart.

Some hellos last only a moment, but a mother's love lasts forever.

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This candle is a gentle tribute to the smallest hello that became the hardest goodbye. Created to honour a precious life gone too soon, it offers a comforting light for moments of remembrance and reflection.

The satin ribbon can be personalised with your baby's name together with their date of birth and date of passing, creating a deeply personal keepsake. The ribbon may also be left blank for a simple, timeless presentation.

Whether displayed in a nursery remembrance corner, beside treasured keepsakes, or lit on the days you miss them most, this candle becomes a quiet reminder that although their time here was brief, their place in your heart is everlasting.

Make It Uniquely Yours

Every Kraft-it Kandle candle is handcrafted to order, making each candle as meaningful as the moment it represents.

Whether you're celebrating a wedding, honouring a loved one, or creating a heartfelt gift, many of our designs can be personalised to tell your story.

Personalisation Options

Depending on the candle you've selected, personalisation may include:

• Names

• Wedding dates

• Birth and passing dates

• Short meaningful messages

• Personalisation available in both English and Afrikaans, allowing you to tell your story in    the language closest to your heart

• Ribbon personalisation (available on remembrance candles)

Each product page clearly indicates the personalisation options available for that specific design.

Colour Options

Our signature finish features elegant champagne gold vinyl.

Selected designs can also be created in alternative vinyl colours to complement your wedding palette, home décor or personal style.

If you're looking for something specific, we'd love to help create something truly unique.

Design Proofs

Every personalised order includes a complimentary digital proof before production begins.

Production only starts once you've approved your design, ensuring every detail is exactly as you envisioned.

Need Something Bespoke?

If you have a special request or would like a completely custom design, please get in touch.

Luxury lives in the details. And so do we.

Production & Delivery Information

Every Kraft-it Kandle candle is handcrafted to order with care and attention to detail. Because each candle is individually personalised, we take the time to ensure every piece is beautifully finished before it leaves our studio.

Production Times

Our standard production time is 5–7 business days for orders of up to 20 candles, starting from the date your design proof has been approved.

For orders of more than 20 candles, production timelines are determined individually based on the size of the order, the level of personalisation required, and your event date. We'll confirm your estimated lead time before production begins to ensure your candles are ready when you need them.

Delivery

Each order is carefully packaged to help ensure your candles arrive safely.

Delivery times vary depending on your location and the courier service selected at checkout.

Once your order has been dispatched, you'll receive tracking information so you can follow its journey.

Need Your Order Sooner?

If you have an upcoming wedding, memorial service or special event with a tight deadline, please contact us before placing your order.

Whenever possible, we'll do our best to accommodate your requested timeframe.

Crafted with Care

Every Kraft-it Kandle candle is individually hand-poured and made to order. Because each piece is personalised, slight variations are part of what makes every candle unique. From the first pour to the final ribbon, every detail is carefully finished by hand to create a keepsake that celebrates life's most meaningful moments.

Product Specifications

Pillar Candle

• Dimensions: 7 cm diameter × 20 cm height
• Weight: Approximately 700 g
• Wax: Premium paraffin wax
• Wick: Cotton wick
• Finish: Smooth pillar finish

Unity candle sets also include:

• Dimensions: 2off 2 cm diameter × 25 cm height
• Weight: Approximately 90 g each

Personalisation Details

Your candle is personalised using premium-quality champagne vinyl, carefully applied by hand for a timeless finish.

Where applicable, ribbon personalisation can include:

• Names
• Special dates
• Short meaningful wording

Every personalised order includes a complimentary digital design proof for approval before production begins, ensuring every detail is exactly as you envisioned before your candle is handcrafted.

What's Included

Single Personalised Candle

• One personalised pillar candle

Unity Candle Set

• One personalised pillar candle
• Two matching ceremony candles
• Personalisation on all candles where applicable

Contents may vary depending on the product selected.

Candle Care

To enjoy your candle safely and beautifully:

• Trim the wick to approximately 5 mm before each burn.
• Place the candle on a heat-resistant surface.
• Never leave a burning candle unattended.
• Keep away from children, pets, curtains and flammable materials.
• Avoid burning in draughty areas.
• Allow the wax to melt evenly across the surface during the first burn to help prevent tunnelling.
• Extinguish the flame before it reaches the bottom of the candle.

A Note About Handmade Products

Every Kraft-it Kandle candle is individually handcrafted rather than mass-produced. Small variations in colour, ribbon placement, vinyl positioning or finish are a natural part of the handmade process and are what make every piece uniquely yours.