If you want to stock up on candles for emergencies, yarzheit candles are a good choice. They are lit by Jews on the anniversary of a loved one's death and are intended to burn for at least 24 hours.
Thursday morning I lit one for my father and it burned for about 36 hours.
It was a Manischewitz brand candle. (Amazon link.)
Yarzheit candles are available in glass or tin containers. I recommend the glass for maximizing light output.
Compared with many other candles they are relatively safe to leave unattended, as long as you place them on a heat proof surface. They are small, short, and not prone to tipping over.
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