The Family Tree

It's strange how someone can be gone, yet still be everywhere.

I hear you in the way we laugh around the dinner table. I see you in the little habits we've all unknowingly inherited. Every lesson you taught us still quietly guides our decisions, and every value you lived by continues to shape the family you loved so fiercely.

When I was little, I thought you were teaching me how to ride a bicycle, plant a garden and change a tyre. Only now do I realise you were teaching me how to live.

You never measured your life by what you owned, but by the people you loved. That is why your legacy cannot be counted in years—it lives in children, grandchildren and every life you quietly made better.

We miss you more than words could ever explain. We wish for one more conversation, one more hug, one more terrible dad joke that somehow still made us laugh.

But even in your absence, our family still stands strong because you gave us roots that will never let us fall.

Thank you for everything you built.
Thank you for every sacrifice we never even noticed.
Thank you for being our dad.

Our family tree stands taller because of the roots you planted.

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The Family Tree is a personalised remembrance candle created to honour a parent whose love continues to shape generations. Designed as a heartfelt tribute, it celebrates a life well lived and the lasting legacy left behind through family, values and unconditional love.

Featuring elegant champagne-gold lettering and a soft satin ribbon, this candle offers a meaningful way to remember a father whose influence continues long after goodbye.

The satin ribbon can be personalised with a loved one's name, date of birth and date of passing, creating a timeless keepsake that honours the roots from which a family continues to grow. The ribbon may also be left blank for a simple and elegant finish.

Whether displayed in a remembrance corner, lit during moments of reflection or gifted to someone grieving the loss of a beloved father, this candle serves as a beautiful reminder that love never leaves the family it helped create.

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.