Dia de Muertos is a Mexican tradition donde we believe that our loved ones who have passed visit us and eso es una bonita tradition. Celebrate the lives of loved ones with a meaningful altar.
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Altar Ideas
Must Visit Dia de Muertos Spots
Altar Ideas
Below are ideas and decor pieces to inspire your ofrenda. Whether you're building one for the first time or enriching an existing altar.
String garlands of bright orange marigold flowers to guide spirits to your altar. Real or artificial, they infuse color and tradition.
Cempasúchil garland Dia de Los Muertos altar
A set of decorative candles that bring warm light to your altar. Use them as accents around photos and offerings.
Vela Ofrenda Set
A single candle, embodied in marigold hues, to individually highlight photos of loved ones.
Cempasuchil veladora
Traditional perforated paper flags add texture and movement. Mix colors and sizes for visual flair.
Papel Picado Dia de Los Muertos
Display photos of those you remember.
Dia de los Muertos Photo Set
A fun and interactive option: paint and customize your own papel picado designs to make them uniquely yours.
Papel Picado
Monarchs are symbolic visitors in Dia de Muertos.
Monarch
Battery-powered candles give the glow of real flames without fire risk.
Flickering Flameless Votive Candles
Honor your animal companions by adding a figurine or sugar skull in their memory.
Dog Cat Figurine Halloween Sugar Skulls Statue
A decorative box for you to place a picture of your loved ones.
Ofrenda Box
Personalized candles (with scent, color, or name) add a special touch to your altar, making it uniquely yours
Soy Wax Candles
Thoughtfully sculpted from clay, this piece captures cultural reverence and spiritual beauty.
Miniature Mexican-Inspired Cross and Virgin Mary
Honor and remember your loved ones in a personal, heartfelt way with this custom Dia de Muertos glass candle.
Dia de los Muertos personalized Candle with Picture and name/ Custom Candle for altar
Food on the altar represents the favorite dishes of our loved ones, it's a way to nourish their spirit when they return to visit.
Dia de Muertos Mexican Plate
A beautifully crafted wooden altar box to remember loved ones during Dia de Muertos.
Day of the Dead Wooden Altar Box
Perfect to just paint and start putting everything together.
18” Ready to Paint Altar
A traditional orange cut paper garlands that symbolize the wind’s path, inviting spirits to travel between worlds.
Orange Papel Picado Banners
Colorful mini papel picado if your altar is smaller.
Miniature Papel Picado
Must Visit Dia de Muertos Spots
If you can, make time to experience Dia de Muertos in Mexico, it’s magical! Here are some top places to see the celebrations up close.
Vibrant city wide celebrations, colorful altars, and lively parades in the heart of the capital.
Mexico City
Magical lakeside town famous for candlelit island ceremonies and traditional Purépecha rituals.
Patzcuaro, Michoacan
Historic streets come alive with ofrendas, costumes, and a festival atmosphere that’s uniquely charming.
Guanajuato
Colorful altars, marigold filled streets, and vibrant traditional dances.
