Caribbean & Jamaican Funeral Live Streaming, Videography & Photography
I provide funeral live streaming, photography and videography for Caribbean and Jamaican families across the UK. I capture the gospel, the processions, the colour and the deep faith that make a homegoing what it is, and stream it live to loved ones across the islands and around the world.
Over the past ten years I've personally filmed many Caribbean funerals, including the funeral of the poet and activist Benjamin Zephaniah. I understand the order of the day, the traditions and the music. I'm Shaun, and I attend every service myself, so your family can trust it will be handled with real experience and genuine care.
A Caribbean funeral, often called a homegoing, is rarely a single quiet hour. It can be a full day of church and committal, gospel choirs and sankeys, spoken tributes, a horse-drawn hearse, dove releases, and a graveside farewell where the community gathers to fill and dress the grave and see their loved one home. Whatever the island, the tradition or the venue, I document it with the respect and patience it deserves.
What a Caribbean Funeral Day Looks Like, and How I Cover It
Every family does things their own way, so I talk your plans through with you and your funeral director beforehand. A typical day looks like this.
The family home and the procession
Many families start at home, with relatives gathering and a horse-drawn hearse arriving outside. I can film this privately and weave it into the finished film rather than streaming it, so the most personal moments stay within the family. I set up and test everything at the church beforehand, ready to go live when the cortege arrives.
The viewing
If there's a viewing or an open coffin, we'll agree in advance whether it's filmed, photographed, streamed or kept entirely private. I'm guided by you, and I step back whenever a moment should belong only to the family.
The church service
Caribbean services are often long and full of music, whether the church is Pentecostal, Seventh-day Adventist, Methodist or Anglican. I bring my own microphones for the minister, lectern, choir and musicians, plus ambient microphones for the congregation, so the hymns, sankeys, choirs, call-and-response and every tribute come through clearly for those watching at home.
Big Caribbean funerals often draw more mourners than the church can hold. When that happens, I can set up a funeral overflow room in a church hall, community centre or any nearby space, with a large screen and clear sound, so everyone can follow the service live.
The burial
For many Caribbean families the graveside matters as much as the church. I plan the move with the funeral director so I'm set up at the cemetery before the family arrives, and I can stream the committal live. I film the family filling the grave themselves, taking turns with the spades while hymns are sung, then dressing it with flowers and wreaths. It's an act of love and final care, and for relatives overseas it's often the moment they most want to see.
The repast/Wake/Reception
After the burial, family and friends gather to eat, share memories and celebrate. I can keep filming or photographing at the repast, and supply a TV screen to play your tribute slideshow. See funeral AV support.
Nine night
If your family is holding a nine night, filming or photography can be arranged. Just ask.
Live Streaming Caribbean Funerals to Family Around the World
Caribbean families are often spread across the islands, the UK and North America, and it's rarely possible for everyone to travel. Funeral live streaming means nobody has to miss the chance to say goodbye.
I regularly stream services from the UK to family in Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago, Barbados, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent & the Grenadines, Antigua & Barbuda, Grenada, Dominica, the Bahamas, Saint Kitts & Nevis, Montserrat, the Cayman Islands, the British and US Virgin Islands, Haiti, Belize and beyond, as well as to relatives in the USA, Canada, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Wherever they are, they can be there in real time, offering their love and prayers from thousands of miles away.
Every stream includes:
Multi-camera coverage, so viewers can follow the minister, the choir and the congregation.
Clear sound from my own microphones, mixed live, so every sermon, hymn and eulogy is heard.
A stable connection from four bonded 4G/5G connections, even where the venue's wifi is poor or there isn't any.
Private and secure viewing. The link goes only to the people you choose, password-protected if you wish, with no limit on viewers.
Live chat, so relatives overseas can post condolences and prayers during the service.
12-month replay on the same private link.
A download to keep: an HD copy to save on your computer or phone.
Watching from another time zone? An 11am UK service in summer (BST) is 5am in Jamaica and 6am in New York. In winter (GMT) it's 6am in both. The 12-month replay covers anyone who can't watch live.
See how different services are set up on my funeral live streaming examples page.
Funeral Videography for Caribbean Funerals
A funeral film keeps the sounds, the singing and the spirit of the day for future generations. I film in 4K and stay discreet, so the focus remains on the service.
Full-length funeral film: the complete service with the original audio, plus the procession and graveside, and the family home and repast if you wish.
Short highlights film: a shorter edit of the key moments and personal messages.
Voiceovers and interviews: memories recorded by family members and woven into the film.
It's something to return to whenever you need comfort, to share with family who couldn't be there, and to pass on to the next generation. See examples on my funeral videography page.
Photography for Caribbean Funerals
A beautifully captured set of photographs lets your family hold on to the faith, the colour and the love shared by everyone who came. I photograph:
The home and the procession: arrivals, the horse-drawn hearse, dove releases and floral tributes.
The church service: ministers, choirs and heartfelt tributes.
Family and community: the unity and support shared throughout the day.
The graveside: the committal, the filling and dressing of the grave, and final farewells.
The repast, if you'd like me to carry on after the burial.
I work quietly and unobtrusively. Every image is carefully edited and delivered in a private online gallery to view, download and share. More on my funeral photography page.
Tribute Films & Funeral Slideshows
A tribute film or funeral slideshow is a powerful way to celebrate the life and legacy of someone you love. I blend photographs, video clips, messages and carefully chosen music, from gospel hymns to family home videos, into a moving tribute to show at the service or repast, or to keep. I can also play it on the day, so nobody in the family has to worry about a laptop.
A meaningful way to remember, celebrate and honour those we have lost.
Caribbean funeral live streaming from £695.
Every day is different, so once I know your venues and timings I'll give you a clear quote for streaming, filming, photography or a combination.
What Caribbean Families Say
"Shaun, thank you for providing a discreet, professional, and high quality streaming service for our Mum's home-going. It meant that our family and friends who were unable to be with us in person when we gathered to celebrate our Mum's life, could join us virtually at the church and at the cemetery. Thank you for helping to make a difficult day beautiful by capturing these moments we will never forget. Happy to recommend you. Highly." Katei Kirby, Antiguan & Barbudan homegoing, Bedford ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
"Shaun did an incredible job with the funeral videography of our family funeral. This was so important to us as we wanted to share the service with our families in Jamaica, Barbados, and the rest of the world. From start to finish, Shaun was incredibly easy to work with. His availability during out-of-hours and late at night was a pleasant surprise. The finished video he produced exceeded our expectations. He captured all the culturally significant aspects of the funeral, ensuring nothing was missed. He worked tirelessly throughout the day, filming the family home, the church, the open coffin, the burial, and the wake. He wasn't intrusive, but worked diligently and with the greatest respect. The crisp quality of the video and audio was beyond anything we or our family had ever seen before. We are absolutely thrilled with our choice and feel lucky to have found him. We cannot recommend him enough." Winston, Jamaican funeral ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
"I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for the exceptional videography services provided at my great grandmother's funeral. Shaun's work captured the essence of the day with a delicate balance of emotion and professionalism. Shaun's attention to detail was truly remarkable. He seamlessly blended into the background, allowing the focus to remain on the heartfelt tributes and farewells. The resulting video was a beautiful tribute to my grandmother's life, capturing the love and respect felt by all in attendance. I was particularly impressed by Shaun's ability to capture the subtle moments of comfort and connection among family members. The video serves as a precious keepsake that will allow us to cherish these memories for years to come. Thank you again for your compassionate and skilled services. Your work has provided immeasurable comfort during this difficult time." Jayda, Jamaican funeral in London ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Recent Caribbean Funerals I've Covered
Bedford: Antiguan & Barbudan homegoing
All Nations Church and Norse Road Cemetery, streamed live to over 1,900 viewers across 7 countries, including 181 in Antigua & Barbuda.
Walthamstow: Jamaican funeral at The Rock Church
Horse-drawn carriage filmed privately at the family home, and a three-camera church stream to over 220 devices across six countries.
High Wycombe: Vincentian Funeral at Wesley Methodist Church
Church and burial at High Wycombe Cemetery, where the family backfilled the grave. Over 400 viewers across 15 countries, including 151 in Saint Vincent & the Grenadines.
Frequently Asked Questions About Caribbean Funeral Streaming, Videography & Photography
Can Caribbean funerals be live streamed in the UK?
Yes. I regularly live stream Jamaican, Antiguan, Barbadian, Vincentian and other Caribbean funerals across London and the UK, with several cameras and professional microphones from the church to the burial.
How do you make sure the live stream is reliable for overseas viewers?
I combine four bonded 4G/5G connections into one strong signal, which keeps the stream stable even where mobile coverage or venue wifi is poor.
Can family and friends watch later if they miss the live stream?
Yes. Every stream stays on the same private link for 12 months, and you receive a downloadable HD copy to keep. More in my guide: can you watch a funeral live stream later?
What time will the service be for relatives in the Caribbean or the USA?
An 11am UK service in summer (BST) is 5am in Jamaica and 6am in New York. In winter (GMT) it's 6am in both. Barbados, Trinidad, Antigua and Saint Lucia are an hour ahead of Jamaica. Anyone who can't watch live can use the 12-month replay.
Do you cover both the church and the burial?
Yes. I plan the timings with the funeral director so I'm set up at the cemetery before the family arrives, giving you coverage from start to finish.
Can you include gospel singing and cultural traditions in the filming?
Yes. Gospel singing, drumming and traditional music are often at the heart of the day, and I capture them with broadcast-quality sound so the atmosphere comes through for everyone watching.
How do you handle large, busy funerals respectfully?
I work discreetly, with small professional cameras placed out of the way, so filming never disrupts the service or your guests.
Can you film the horse-drawn hearse or the gathering at the family home?
Yes. Many families ask me to start at home or when the carriage arrives. This can be kept off the live stream and edited into your final film.
Do you also offer photography for Caribbean funerals?
Yes. My funeral photography covers the arrival, tributes, graveside and family gatherings, delivered in a private online gallery.
What makes filming Caribbean funerals different?
They're often joyful celebrations of life, full of song, colour and community spirit. Filming them well means understanding the traditions and knowing when to step back. Having filmed more than 2,500 funerals, I know how to strike that balance.
Can overseas relatives send messages during the live stream?
Yes. I can add a live chat to the streaming page for condolences and prayers.
Can you provide drone footage?
Where permitted, I can include drone footage of the church, cemetery or gathering, adding a cinematic feel to the final film.
Do you film nine night?
Filming or photographing a nine night can be arranged. Just ask, and tell me what your family has planned.
How do I book Caribbean funeral streaming, filming or photography?
Call or text me on 07772 509101, or see how it works on my funeral live streaming, funeral photography or funeral videography page. I handle everything, so your family can focus on the day.
Book Caribbean Funeral Streaming, Filming or Photography
A Caribbean funeral is a time to honour, celebrate and remember through faith, tradition and togetherness. I'll make sure every meaningful moment is captured with care, and that family near and far can share in the farewell.
Because I attend every service myself, you'll deal with me from the first phone call to the finished film, whether you need live streaming, photography, videography or all three.
Call or text me on 07772 509101, seven days a week from 9am to 10pm, or send me a message.
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