The 'Nine-Night' (or 'Set-Up') is a central part of the mourning process, lasting for nine nights after a death.

One of the most well-known Jamaican traditions is the 'Nine-Night.' This is a wake that happens for nine evenings leading up to the funeral. People gather at the deceased person's home or a community centre. It’s a time for singing hymns, telling funny stories about the person who passed, playing dominoes, and sharing food and drinks. The idea is to comfort the family, keep their spirits up, and essentially 'set up' the deceased's spirit for its journey, making sure it leaves the house peacefully after the ninth night.