Jimmy Carter's Funeral: Everything to Know About the Former President's Upcoming Ceremony and Honors — Including 6 Days of National Remembrances

Mar. 15, 2025

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter smiles during a book signing event for his new book ‘Faith: A Journey For All’ at Barnes & Noble bookstore in Midtown Manhattan, March 26, 2018 in New York City.Photo:Drew Angerer/Getty

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Former PresidentJimmy Carter’s funeral proceedings will take place over six days followinghis Dec. 29 deathat the age of 100.

In Carter’s last interview with PEOPLE, in 2019, he reflected on his life and legacy.

“It’s hard to live until you’re 95 years old,” Carter said. “I think the best explanation for that is tomarry the best spouse: someone who will take care of you and engage and do things to challenge you and keep you alive and interested in life.”

Now, Carter’s family, supporters andAmericans across the countrywill come together to mourn the loss of the political leader and beloved humanitarian. Here’s everything to know about Jimmy Carter’s funeral.

When will Jimmy Carter’s funeral take place?

Columbia, S.C.: Democratic candidate Jimmy Carter is in a serious mood as he waits to speak during rally recently in his campaign for the presidency. On the eve of the national elections pollsters across the country are predicting a very tight race between Carter and incumbent Gerald Ford.Bettmann Archive/Getty

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Former President Jimmy Carter’s funeral proceedings will take place over six days following his Dec. 29 death in hospice care, ending in a Jan. 9 ceremony at the Washington National Cathedral, perThe New York Times. On Sunday, Dec. 29,President Joe Bidendeclared the 9th a National Day of Mourning to honor the former president’s funeral.

Then, on Tuesday, Jan. 7, the former president’s body will be transported to Washington, D.C., for the official presidential funeral, following in the tradition of many of the nation’s leaders before him.

Flags at all federal buildings willfly at half-mast for 30 days after Carter’s death, including duringDonald Trump’s Jan. 20 inauguration.

Where will Jimmy Carter’s funeral be held?

Jimmy Carter delivers his Fireside Chat from the library in the White House. ca. 1 February 1978.Hum Images/Universal Images Group via Getty

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The main part of Carter’s funeral will be held at the Washington National Cathedral, in the tradition ofpast U.S. presidentsleading back toAbraham Lincoln.

Due to the elongated nature of Carter’s funeral proceedings, he will also lie in repose at the Carter Center in Atlanta and the Nation’s Capitol before finally flying via military jet to Georgia to be buried.

Who will attend Jimmy Carter’s funeral?

Presidential candidate Jimmy Carter accepts the support of Senator Joseph Biden, D-Del, at a news conference in the Sheraton Hotel in Madison.Bettmann Archive/Getty

Although no official word has been given about the attendees of Carter’s Cathedral ceremony,his extended familyis expected to attend and President Biden will deliver a eulogy.

Before the funeral, many thousands of people are anticipated to walk through the Capitol’s Rotunda to pay their respects to the former president, including lawmakers and everyday Americans.

Will Jimmy Carter’s funeral be televised?

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter receives delivers a lecture on the eradication of the Guinea worm, at the House of Lords on February 3, 2016 in London.Eddie Mullholland-WPA Pool/Getty

Eddie Mullholland-WPA Pool/Getty

Yes. The Associated Press is streaming all of Carter’s key funeral services onYouTube. The livestream can also be found on theJimmy Carter tribute website.

Where will Jimmy Carter be buried?

President Carter, shown waist-up, waves as he boards a helicopter on the White House lawn to fly to Camp David, Maryland, where he will spend the Thanskgiving holiday. He cancelled a holiday in Georgia because of the Iranian crisis.Bettmann Archive/Getty

Carter will be buried next to his wife, Rosalynn, in their family plot in Plains, Ga.

The Habitat for Humanity championwill be interred near his lifelong home next to a willow tree at the edge of a pond that he helped to dig many years ago.

source: people.com