The loss of a loved one can be a very challenging time, especially when it comes to navigating the practicalities of what to do when someone dies. This can be even more complicated when it occurs in a foreign country, such as Jamaica. If you find yourself in this situation, it's important to know what steps to take in order to ensure that your loved one's affairs are handled properly. In this article, we will provide a step-by-step guide on what to do when someone dies in Jamaica.

Losing a loved one is a difficult experience, and the process of handling the aftermath can be overwhelming. When a loved one passes away in Jamaica, there are certain steps that need to be taken to ensure that their final wishes are honored and that their affairs are properly handled. In this article, we will go over what to do when a loved one dies in Jamaica and provide tips and advice to help make the process as smooth as possible.

Edna's Funeral Supplies & Services Ltd provides complete funeral package such as Minister, Chapel, Embalming, Cremations, Foreign Arrivals, Vaults and Sepulchre.

Brite Diamond Funeral home located in Spaldings Main Street with another location in James Hill Clarendon offering complete funeral package wreath flowers casket urn embalming services. We offer band services and night Funeral arrangements are a difficult time, we are able to offer payment plan to ease your money worries.

We are a company that is dedicated to supporting families at difficult times, with compassion and empathy. We believe in celebrating the significance of lives that have been lived and preserving memories that transcend generations. Here and abroad, Doyley's Funeral Service has been a household name for over five decades, providing quality service to the government of Jamaica and the nation at large. At Doyley's Funeral Service, we understand your grief. We allow you and your loved ones to make informed decisions before any type of memorisation and purchase of memorial property needs. Our professional memorial counsellors are available to help you. We know funeral arrangements can cause additional stress and anxiety. However, pre-planning is crucial, as it can save your family from making hasty decisions and emotional overspending. Trust us to help you plan for your loved ones time of need. At Doyley 's Funeral Service, we make affordable and dignified arrangements in the shortest possible period. We endeavour to convey your wishes to those you care for, during their time of grief. Whether pre-planning or at the time of loss call us for assistance

LP Martin Funeral Home has been a caring part of the community and has helped many families over the years honour the life and mourns the loss of loved ones. We have served Jamaican families of all faiths and cultures with professionalism and compassion. We can provide a peaceful and soothing environment where people can gather to honor a loved one, and offer personalized and affordable services and products.

Jones Funeral Home & Supplies caters to complete funeral arrangements and professional services. We offer affordable funeral packages and provide excellent service.

Moore's Funeral Services cater to perfect funeral arrangements. We have chapel facilities, customized caskets and cater to embalming and cremation services. We are dedicated to provide assistance during the bereavement period.

Mr. Melvin Honeghan, Justice of the Peace and entrepreneur, created Honeyghan’s Funeral Service. It is our aim to provide caring, courteous and an efficient service with kindness, understanding and compassion during the most difficult times of losing a loved one. There is no question that losing a loved one causes emotional distress and it is also a very difficult experience. You can count on Honeyghan’s Funeral Service for professionalism, quality and excellence. We create meaningful celebration that honours the life of your loved one and give you the peace of mind you deserve. As such, we provide complete funeral arrangements and a professional service in a comfortable atmosphere that is unmatched by any other funeral home. A cemetery, crematorium, modern chapel facility, a fleet of vehicles, announcements, an array of beautiful caskets, programmes, vaults, wreaths, funeral clothing & accessories are some of the things we provide. “We send your loved oneshome with a smile at the highest quality with the lowest cost”. No matter how difficult the time, we are committed to service beyond your expectations so give us a call today.

At Roberts Funeral Home, we believe in exhibiting professionalism in all that we do. Our mission is to uphold the highest standards of the mortuary business while providing the best care to the bereaved families. We cater to your needs, before, during and after this period of grief. Our services are advanced and up to date. We are open 24 hours per day, seven days per week and we serve the entire island of Jamaica.

Mizpah Funeral Services is a well-established funeral home located in Trinity, Port Maria, St Mary, Jamaica. Services offered include embalming, sea burial, cremation, overseas funeral arrangement, airport pick-up, prearrangement, vaults & graves, caskets & coffins, exhuming, announcements and postmortems. Our reach is island wide so will do island wide pick up 24 hrs a day. Our staff is willing to go the extra mile in assisting you in capturing those lovely memories you want to preserve. With over 40 years of experience we can proudly say we know the business. Give us a call today!

Witter & Sons Company offers the complete funeral package with certified embalming and cremating services. We offer 24 service for your convenience Visit our offices today and give your loved ones the send off they deserve. Witter & Sons Company offers the services such as Funerals Nigh Nights Embalming Cremation Church Service Floral Arrangements Caskets Custom Marching Bands Legal Advice Pre-Arrangement Airport Pickup Overseas Arrangement Financing Avaliable. Witter & Sons Company offers the Products such as Custom Caskets Floral Arrangements Wreaths.

Philips & Son Funeral Service Ltd is Certified Embalmers for Dignified, Efficient and Sympathetic Funeral Service and Supplies.

Solomon's Funeral Home is a true friend to the bereaved. We have been serving the residents of St. Elizabeth and surrounding areas since 2006. We are a complete funeral arrangement firm which includes, but is not limited to: • Grave preparation • Chariot service • Limousine service • Designer and standard caskets • Chapel facility Customer service is our number one priority because we understand that this is a very sensitive time for our clients, and we work to ensure that your loved ones are taken care of. There is no question that losing a loved one causes emotional distress, and it is also a very difficult experience. You can count on Solomon's Funeral Home for professionalism, quality and excellence. No matter how difficult the time, we are committed to service beyond your expectations so give us a call today at 876-966-3164 or visit look us up on Yello Pages online for images and direction.

Located in the heart of Montego Bay, Amelia & Jahmelia's Funeral Services is a family-owned and operated business that has made it our mission to serve St. James and western Jamaica with pride, professionalism and dignity. With over 10 years of experience, we aim to ensure that our customers feel comfortable during their time of bereavement and are kept up to date and well-informed throughout the entire process. With a reputation that has been built on the satisfaction of our customers both locally & internationally, we strive to keep our standards at the highest level by delivering exceptional service, counselling and compassion to the grieving families and loved ones. As our motto stands: "Your Hearts Are At Rest, When Your Loved Ones Are With The Best!" Visit our office today and let Amelia & Jahmelia's Funeral Services take your worries away.

Dovecot Memorial Park Spanish Town, St. Catherine Dovecot Memorial Park was originally a concept pitched to Maddens by previous owner, Victor Morris. Morris had planned for the park to feature 53 acres of extensive lawns with flat headstones, based on a concept developed in the United States. Morris operated Dovecot for 2 ½ years before deciding to migrate in 1977. It was at this time that Maddens bought the property. Dovecot accommodates an average of 1,500 burials a year. The park has an annual Blessing of the Graves in November. This event offers a time to clean up and beautify the park. It also gives an opportunity to meet with families who gather to lay flowers at the graves of departed loved ones. The cemetery also offers a chapel where funeral services and memorial services can be held. An organist will be provided with the rental of the chapel. If the family needs a minister one can be provided. Rules and Regulations Visitors are reminded that Dovecot Memorial Park is a sacred place. Quiet and reverence are to be observed. Because of the religious nature of services held within our grounds, shorts and other brief attire are considered inappropriate. Our property owners have requested that persons not properly attired are not permitted to enter. To avoid refusal of admission, embarrassing to you, and to us, please abide by this request. Placement of flowers: Basket wreaths or decorations in receptacles is permitted. The containers should be removed within three days of placement. Dovecot Memorial Park is not responsible for flowers or containers placed at ant interment location. Placements of artificial flowers are not permitted. No person shall engage in solicitation of any kind for any purpose, nor display, distribute or place within the grounds upon the property any card, sign, device, insignia, pamphlet, booklet or any printedmmaterial of any kind for any purpose. Amateur photography is permitted. Commercial or professional photography, use of tripods is prohibited unless by special permission. The publication or distribution of pictures taken within Dovecot Memorial Park is prohibited. Walking across Interment sections is not permitted, except where necessary to reach a particular Interment location. In such cases, the shortest and most direct route should be taken while walking between Interment spaces as far as possible. Persons having other destinations shall use only the regularly designated roads and walks. Dogs and other pets must be kept in an automobile.One telephone call places all facilities of Dovecot Memorial Park at the service of everyone.

Losing a loved one is hard. At Dorman's Funeral Services, we strive to make this time of grief less exhausting. Dorman's Funeral Services was founded in February 2003, and the original given name was Sunrise Funeral Service. Our goal is to treat your loved ones with the utmost respect by providing dignified and professional services. The company prides itself on the meticulous and personal attention given to every detail, from the moment of the first contact with the family.

Trinity Funeral Home Ltd. is a full service, family-owned and operated funeral home with offices in Anchovy, St. James, Church Street Lucea, Hanover and Eaton, Hanover where we have our very own morgue facility. Our years of excellent service means that we have the knowledge, experience, and facility to accommodate all your needs at a time when you are bereaved and feel alone. We also have certified bereavement counselors who will give you support through, during and after the funeral. Even more, our trusted reputation in the community speaks volumes, along with our commitment to the families we serve, therefore you can be sure you have chosen the right place for a meaningful ceremony to honor the life of your loved one. We value our ethical standards and provide a caring service for customers across the island, 24 hours a day. We also offer a Green burial option, just ask for details. Trinity Funeral Home Ltd. was established by Leroy Taylor at Anchovy, St James in March 2011. Ever since then it has maintained quality and dignified funeral care for bereaved families who've found that Trinity is "your comfort in a time of grief.

Roman's Funeral Home was founded by George Augustus and Hyacinth May Roman in 1939 and established at 73 Oxford Street in Kingston Jamaica. As a pioneer of the funeral industry in Jamaica, George Roman attended the John McAllister Institute and graduated as a Certified Embalmer and Funeral Director in 1954. As one of the first certified funeral service practitioners on the island, George and Hyacinth registered the sole trader Roman's Funeral Home. In 1979, Roman's Funeral Home was incorporated as an LLC by grandson Winston George Roman Jr. Winston attended the American Academy McAllister Institute where he graduated in 1978 as a Certified Funeral Service Practitioner. As the successor of his grandparents, Winston expanded from 73 Oxford Street to 71-75 Oxford Street. In 1991, Winston established a new location at 23 Dunrobin Avenue, which he would later expand in 2007 to 23-25 Dunrobin Avenue. As a true leader in the industry, Winston set high standards within the family organization and the industry. The new location at 23-25 Dunrobin Avenue features a 70-car parking lot, 130 capacity chapel, multiple viewing rooms and the largest showroom on the island. Romans Funeral Home is family operated, has a tradition of service with dignity and reverence for over 80 years.

Serving your family at its most difficult time has been a tradition with the Morgan family since the 1970s. At that time, George D. Morgan and his wife Rosa founded Morgan's Funeral Home on Wellington Street in Spanish Town, St. Catherine. After Rosa retired, George Morgan and his son, Carl, continued to operate the funeral home until George's untimely death in 2003. Carl and his wife, Jacqueline, set out on a mission to further his father's vision. As the years passed, and the need for our services in the community increased, the building has been remodelled and redecorated to continue to provide the highest quality service. Families have sought out Morgan's Funeral Home for its fine facility and attentive service. Carl's youngest daughter, Martina, has pursued a degree in Mortuary Science. She intends to uphold her grandfather's vision serve families with personal, compassionate service that meet their individual needs. Throughout the changes that have taken place at Morgan's the core values of the business remain the same and with this Morgan's has gained many accolades. Morgan's Funeral Home has been serving families for over 35 years and continues to do so with quality and care.

St Georges Funeral Home offers complete service in the times of grief for those we love and care for. Funeral packages are available at affordable costs and we provide 24 hour island wide service for your convenience.

Sam Isaacs & Son Ltd. is a family-owned and operated funeral home that has been serving families across Jamaica for over 100 years. We are a full-service funeral home that provides several funeral packages that are designed to meet the individual preferences and budgets of our clients. Founded on the principles of compassion, consideration, and quality service, it is our promise to care for and to honour the memory of your loved ones after they have passed. Our mission is to provide meaningful ways to help our clients navigate their grief. Every life lived is the only of its kind and at Sam Isaacs & Son, we believe that our facilities and offerings should be a direct reflection of this. We pride ourselves on fulfilling the needs of all faiths, cultures, and traditions, as we aim to execute these ceremonies in a dignified and respectful manner. Our experienced funeral directors are always ready to guide you through the planning process. We can also make the necessary arrangements for repatriation or the receiving of your loved one from any country across the globe. We are available 24 hours a day and are always ready to assist whenever the need arises. Our full suite of services include traditional burials, cremation services, removal and storage of the deceased, embalming, dressing, hearse transportation and family transportation. We also provide the supply of caskets and urns, vaults, floral arrangements, programmes, newspaper, and radio announcements. Our additional offerings include prayer cards, bookmarks, buttons, and any other special requests. With a legacy that has spanned over four generations, we remain committed to delivering quality, seamless and hassle-free service from beginning to end. For more information on how we can help you, give us a call today.

Rest assured that Rest-Haven Funeral Home has the expertise in ensuring that your loved ones rest in peace. We specialize in the burial process from start to finish. We offer removal, storage,embalming,and cremation. Let us take care of all your funeral and floral arrangements by providing everything from caskets and chariots to Limousine and Family vehicle services.

At House of Carol's Funeral Home, we are dedicated to responding in a personalised manner to the needs of our clients. We treat all of customers with dignity and respect. We understand that losing a loved one is a very difficult time. We, therefore, take special care to ensure that each customer is given the time and attention that they need. Our caring staff will focus on every small detail so that you can grieve in peace. Be assured, that we are here for you,

Sam Jsaacs & Son Successors provides Chapel Facilities-with Pastor, Live Band, Photo & Video Service, Airport Pick-Up, Prepare Body For Overseas, Head Stones, Wreaths 7 Program, Embalming, Crematorium, Funeral Clothing & Accessories, Vaulting Services and Variety Of Caskets.

For 24-hour dignified and professional funeral arrangements at an affordable prices contact House of Wills Mortuary Ltd. We offer fully air conditioned chapel, burial garments and accessories, a wide range of caskets and urns, head stones and shipping and receiving of remains. Call us today and ask about our other special services.

St Michael's Funeral Home is a state of the art death care facility providing funeral directors and embalmers and complete funeral arrangements including coffins, caskets, wreaths, cremations, graves, vaults, headstones, hearse, family car on hire, nine night band, embalming and importation of bodies. 24 hour island wide services are available. provides complete funeral and embalmment service. Carried out with the solemnity that it deserves. We can’t make good your loss, but we make sure that the bereaved get our fullest support during this tragic phase of their lives. Depending upon the deceased’s or the surviving families’ expressed wishes, some of the special services that we offer are: Help in acquiring the death certificate Taking care of cemetery and ministry services Preparing for a cremation service Creating a headstone with special inscription Carrying out other formalities that grieving family may be unable or inexperienced to deal with and for which they might need some professional help You will find that our staff is extremely sensitive to your needs and understands the grief and anxiety that you may be going through during this time of your life. We understand your vulnerability and earnest about sharing some of your responsibilities. Our pre-planned funeral service is designed to look into all the nitty-gritty’s. Above all, without you feeling the need to mention it, we offer very realistic, affordable pricing. Our staff will plan every detail in consultation with the head of the family. Please feel free to call us for a private consultation.

Krystal Clear Productions is a multi-faceted production company that provides high quality video productions, audio reinforcement and multimedia services. A family-owned business, it started operations as a sole trader and was incorporated as a private limited liability company on 1 August 2007. The company is registered with the National Contracts Committee (NCC) and is a recognised motion picture producer of Jamaica. Our team of professionals, along with the use of state-of-the-art equipment, will transform your meeting into an innovative presentation. Super bright projectors, front and rear projection screens, all help to make your conference Krystal Clear. Call us today to learn more about our video production services.

At Lyn's Funeral Home Ltd, we offer a selection of funeral packages that will exceed our clients' expectations. We provide professional embalming, funeral and cemetery services. We Lyn's Funeral Home Ltd and Oaklawn Memorial Gardens Ltd offer courteous, sympathetic funeral and cemetery services. Lyn's Funeral Home started in 1974 with one station wagon converted to a hearse. For many decades we have catered to the communities of Jamaica with dedication and compassion. Our sole aim is to help families who have lost their loved one(s) to get through the toughest time of their lives by providing quality and trustworthy funeral services. Lyn's Funeral Home is an established third-generation family business. The business was established in 1974 in Coleyville, North-East, Manchester by Calvin and Sylvia Lyn. Now, their only child Juliet Lyn-Chuck and her son Dayne Chuck have taken their places alongside their elders carrying out the daily functions.

Johnson's Funeral Home caters to a sympathetic and efficient service. We have good quality caskets, vaults, tombs and chapel facilities. We believe that service is key, and so we offer a 24 hr service that you can rely on.