Candle Lighting

Thank you for your interest in our 2019 Candle Lighting. We hope you will join us for a very special and memorable evening where we will remember and honor our children.

Download the Invitation in PDF format: 2019 Candle Lighting Invitation
Download the Registration Form: Candle Lighting Registration Form (PDF)

Register Now: Register Online

Date: Sunday Evening, December 8

Location: Creekside Church, 290 Technology Drive, Rocklin CA

This is the 14th annual candle lighting sponsored by the Sacramento-Placer County Chapter of the BP/USA. Our local children will be remembered during this very beautiful and touching memorial service. Family and friends are welcome.

Our theme this year is “Whispering Your Name”

Here is the schedule for our Candle Lighting Service:

5:30 Doors open
6:00 Seating begins
6:30 Service begins

Welcome, Speakers & Music
Candles are lit (candles are provided at the event)
Reading of our Children’s Names
Slide Show of our Children’s Photos
Words of Inspiration
Food and Fellowship

If, after reading our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs),you still have questions, please email to CandleLighting2019@gmail.com or call Chris 916.768.3891 or Lisa 916.220.7281.

There is no charge to attend and this service is open to family and friends who love our children and want to honor them with us.

We would appreciate it if you would take a few minutes to register so that we can include your child in our slide show presentation and the printed program.

Four Registration Options

On-line registration is now open.
Download our Candle Lighting Registration Form. Complete it and mail it to Heritage Oaks Memorial Chapel, Attn: Chris Harder, 6920 Destiny Drive, Rocklin CA 95677 or scan and email your completed form to CandleLighting2019@gmail.com.
You can also email to CandleLighting2019@gmail.com to request the Registration Form as a Word document so you can complete and email it back to us.

Your donations are appreciated and help to offset the cost of this event.

This is our biggest event of the year and, as you can imagine, there are costs associated with putting on an event such as this. Cash donations are most helpful. Click on the “Donation” button below.

Business sponsors are welcome and will be featured in our printed program and on our website. View information for business sponsors.

Donate by Check (Preferred)
Checks made payable to “SSPCC” can be emailed to SSPCC c/o Teresa Welch, PO Box 333, Lincoln CA 95648.

Donate on Line

Thank you! All donations are tax deductible.

Download the Invitation in PDF format: 2019 Candle Lighting Invitation
Download the Registration Form: Candle Lighting Registration Form
Register Now: Register Online

Frequently Asked Questions

Here is the schedule for our Candle Lighting Service:

5:30 Doors open

6:00 Seating begins

6:30 Service begins

Welcome, Speakers & Music

Candles are lit

Music

Reading of our children’s names

Slideshow of our children’s photos

Words of Inspiration

Food and Fellowship

If, after reading our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), you still have questions, please email to CandleLighting2019@gmail.com or call Chris 916-768-3891.

FAQs

Is there a charge to attend this event?

There is no charge to attend this event, however donations are received with gratitude to help defray costs. We are a 501(c)(3) organization and depend upon donations from people who care. Donations can be made at www.sspcc.org, and a donation basket will be available at the event.

How can I order photo buttons and magnets?

We offer photo buttons (one photo) $3.00 each, ordered in advance. Magnets of your child’s slide from the Candle Lighting slide show can be ordered for $3.00 each. We appreciate pre-payment of these items via Paypal (Paypal fees are additional). These items will be available for you to pick up at the Candle Lighting. You can order when you register. Pre-payment options are by check payable to BP/USA mailed to Chris Harder, 6920 Destiny Drive, Rocklin CA 95677. Payment by PayPal is available on our website www.sspcc.org.

Can I be a Business Sponsor?

Business Sponsors are welcome and will be featured in our printed program and on our website for the coming year.

Can I submit donations on line?

Please donate on our website at www.sspcc.org. All donations are appreciated.

Who is invited to attend the Candle Lighting?

This event is open to bereaved parents, their families and friends, and our community. It is very meaningful when others come to provide support to those who have lost a child.

Is child care provided during the Candle Lighting?

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide care for young children or babies during this event. This is a very special event for families who want to honor their child. If you must bring a baby or young child with you, we would ask that you take a seat in the rear of the auditorium near the exit. If the child cries or gets restless, please take the child out to the lobby so others will not be disturbed.

What are my parking options at the event?

Parking is plentiful and free, located directly in front of the building.

How do I register?

You can register online at EventBrite.com/2019CandleLighting. When you register, we will ask you for some important information that we will need for our printed program and the slide show tribute to our children. It’s important to provide your email address and phone number in case we need to reach you for clarification of any information. If you are not comfortable with registering on-line, our registration form can be downloaded from our website. The registration forms will also be available at our mom’s and dad’s gatherings in October & November.

Photos for the Slide Show

We are preparing a beautiful slide show tribute to our children. It’s important that you email up to 3 photoes in high pixel jpg format as soon as possible to CandleLighting2019@gmail.com. The latest we can accept photos for the slide show is Wednesday, December 4th.

Many hours are invested in creating a very beautiful tribute, so it’s important that you send us your photos as quickly as possible.

What can I bring to the event?

1. A framed photo of your child to display at the front of the auditorium. A nice size is 8″x10″.

2. Your child’s favorite holiday finger food to share during our refreshment time following the Candle Lighting service.

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

You can contact us by sending an email message to CandleLighting2019@gmail.com. We will get back to you just as soon as we can.

Can I update my registration information?

Yes.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

There is no need to bring your printed ticket with you. Buttons and magnets will be available for you to pick up when you arrive at the Candle Lighting.

Where can I find out the history of the Candle Lighting?

To learn about the history of the Worldwide Candle Lighting, click on this link: http://www.compassionatefriends.org/News_Events/Special-Events/Worldwide_Candle_Lighting.aspx.

Also available, only on December 8 between the hours of 12:01 am and 12:00 pm, at www.compassionatefriends.org, will be an opportunity to send a note to your child.

Who sponsors this event?

This event is sponsored by the Sacramento-South Placer County Chapter of the Bereaved Parents of the USA. Please visit their website at www.sspcc.org.