Funeral services are typically Christian-based, often held in churches, followed by a procession to the burial site.

Most Jamaicans identify as Christian, so their funeral services usually take place in a church. These services are often long, filled with powerful sermons, heartfelt eulogies, and lots of singing. There’s a strong focus on faith, hope for an afterlife, and remembering the good deeds of the person who passed away. After the church service, people form a procession, sometimes a very long one with many cars, to the burial ground. It's a respectful journey, often accompanied by music, marking the final physical escort of the deceased to their resting place.