Abstract: A memorial light system for housing a candle comprises a base box with a lid to provide access therein. The lantern body houses a candle. The lantern body has a door to permit placement of a candle within the lantern body. The lantern body has a base plate with means on the base plate and on the lid for releasably connecting the lantern body to the lid of the base box. When not in use, the lantern body may be housed in the base box with the lid secured shut to protect the lantern from the elements and to provide a tidy appearance at the grave site.