A self-extinguishing and relightable
candle and a device for incorporation into a
candle to make it self-extinguishing and relightable, are disclosed. The
candle comprises a consumable candle body having a wick, and at least one of the extinguishing devices mounted upon the wick. The extinguishing device comprises a body having a vertical bore through which the wick extends, the
diameter of the bore chosen to closely embrace the wick to deprive the wick of
oxygen, and a non-flammable upper surface having a receptacle in connection with an upper end of the bore. After the candle has burned down and is extinguished, the extinguishing device may be removed to
expose a new wick portion to allow the candle to be lit. The extinguishing devices may be stacked upon the wick to provide for multiple successive extinguishments and relightings.