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Jamaican Death
Rituals
Jamaican beliefs about death and dying are a mixture of African and European religious and cultural traditions. Among these is the “nine night”, a ceremony of passage in which people meet to give comfort and support to the relatives of the deceased and to wish the departed a safe journey to life’s next stage. In Jamaica people do not wait for an invitation to a nine night, the latter of which starts its count from the date of death and has its grand finale nine nights later. Song is central to the nine night ceremony. Most songs are taken from the hymnal known locally as the “sankey” and are intended to placate the spirit of the deceased.
We know that what supports a family is following those rituals which mean the most from their faith tradition. At the MOSER FUNERAL HOME, 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton, we welcome families from all faiths and denominations and adapt our services to meet various beliefs and include practices important to family members. Call us at 347-3431 to set up an appointment.
"Death is nothing at all; it does not count. / have only slipped away into the next room."
~ Henry Scott Holland
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