It is customary to light this candle mainly on New Year's Day ("yortzeiit"), that is, on the day of remembrance that falls on the day of the death of a relative. The candle is usually lit at home, and also near his grave. It is also customary to light a soul candle in the house of mourning during the seven days of mourning, and some customarily light it throughout the first year of the death of the loved one.
Lighting the candle in a silver stand gives the apartment the memory and beautifies the house