In Carriacou and Petite Martinique, the Tombstone Feast is a sacred moment held years after burial of a loved one often three years or more or when the family is ready to set the tombstone and bring closure to the cycle of mourning. This tradition is marked by powerful rituals passed down through generations. The breaking of the egg symbolizes life, transition, and the release of the spirit. The pouring of wine is an act of libation, honouring the departed and calling on the ancestors. The layin