Abstract: An automatic candle snuffing device comprises a lid hingedly secured to a support arm which in turn is removably secured about the circumference of a candle container. The lid is removably attached to the support arm, opposite a hinge, by a retention mechanism. Upon reaching a selected pre-set time as inputted to the timing device, the timing device activates the retention mechanism to release the lid in order to at least partially cover the candle opening and extinguishing a flame of the candle.