Saying Goodbye to Jimmy Carter: See All the Moving Photos from the Former President's Funeral Services

Mar. 15, 2025

The hearse carrying Jimmy Carter’s body, Jimmy Carter, Jimmy Carter’s casket.Photo:Megan Varner/Getty;Alex Brandon / POOL / AFP

jimmy carter motorcade

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The beloved 39th President of the United Statesdied on Dec. 29at 100 after spending almost two years in hospice.

Carter — who broke the record for theoldest living U.S. presidentback in 2019 — chose to enter hospice in February 2023 following “a series of short hospital stays.”

To celebrate his incredible life,multiple serviceswere held across the nation over several days to remember the late politician.

Here, see some of the heartwarming and touching photos from Carter’s funeral services.

01of 29Leaving the Phoebe Sumter Medical CenterPhoebe Sumter Medical Center on Jan. 4, 2025.ALEX BRANDON/POOL/AFP via Getty I

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Leaving the Phoebe Sumter Medical Center

Phoebe Sumter Medical Center on Jan. 4, 2025.ALEX BRANDON/POOL/AFP via Getty I

Former and current US Secret Service agents assigned to the Carter detail, move the flag-draped casket of former President Jimmy Carter, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Americus, Ga., Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025. Carter, the 39th President of the United States, died at the age of 100 on December 29, 2024 at his home in Plains, Georgia.

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02of 29Driving Through Carter’s Hometown in GeorgiaPlains, Ga., on Jan. 4, 2025.Joe Raedle/Getty

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Driving Through Carter’s Hometown in Georgia

Plains, Ga., on Jan. 4, 2025.Joe Raedle/Getty

The hearse carrying President Jimmy Carter passes near the main street of Carter’s hometown on January 04, 2025, in Plains, Georgia. Six days of funeral observances will take place for former President Jimmy Carter after he died on Dec. 29 at the age of 100. President Carter was the longest-living U.S. President in history. He was known as much for his long post-presidency and continued life of service as he was for his one term in office. He was pivotal in negotiating the Camp David Accords and earned the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002.

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03of 29A Stop at Carter’s Boyhood HomeJimmy Carter’s boyhood home on Jan. 4, 2025.ALEX BRANDON/POOL/AFP via Getty

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A Stop at Carter’s Boyhood Home

Jimmy Carter’s boyhood home on Jan. 4, 2025.ALEX BRANDON/POOL/AFP via Getty

The hearse containing the casket of former US President Jimmy Carter pauses at the Jimmy Carter Boyhood Farm in Archery, Georgia, on January 4, 2025. Carter, the 39th President of the United States, died at the age of 100 on December 29, 2024 at his home in Plains, Georgia.

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04of 29National Park Service Members Pay Tribute to CarterJimmy Carter’s boyhood farm on Jan. 4, 2025.Hyosub Shin-Pool/Getty

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National Park Service Members Pay Tribute to Carter

Jimmy Carter’s boyhood farm on Jan. 4, 2025.Hyosub Shin-Pool/Getty

Karen Barry and Randy Dillard, longest serving National Park Service Plains staffers, ring the farm bell 39 times as the motorcade of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter stops in front of the Boyhood Farm, where President Carter grew up, on January 4, 2025 in Plains, Georgia. Six days of funeral observances will take place for former President Jimmy Carter after he died on Dec. 29 at the age of 100. President Carter was the longest-living U.S. President in history.

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05of 29Mourners Gather on an Overpass While Carter’s Body Is En RouteForsyth, Ga., on Jan. 4, 2025.ALEX BRANDON/POOL/AFP via Getty

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Mourners Gather on an Overpass While Carter’s Body Is En Route

Forsyth, Ga., on Jan. 4, 2025.ALEX BRANDON/POOL/AFP via Getty

Mourners gather on an overpass as the hearse containing the casket of former President Jimmy Carter drives along I-75 through Forsyth, Georgia, on January 4, 2025 en route to Atlanta. Carter, the 39th President of the United States, died at the age of 100 on December 29, 2024 at his home in Plains, Georgia.

06of 29A Stop at the State Capitol in GeorgiaThe Georgia State Capitol on Jan. 4, 2025.Alex Brandon - Pool/Getty

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A Stop at the State Capitol in Georgia

The Georgia State Capitol on Jan. 4, 2025.Alex Brandon - Pool/Getty

The hearse carrying the flag-draped casket of former President Jimmy Carter pauses outside the State Capitol on January 4, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. Six days of funeral observances will take place for former President Jimmy Carter after he died on Dec. 29 at the age of 100. President Carter was the longest-living U.S. President in history

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07of 29Paying Tribute Outside The Carter CenterThe Carter Presidential Center on Jan. 4, 2025.ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty

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Paying Tribute Outside The Carter Center

The Carter Presidential Center on Jan. 4, 2025.ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty

A memorial for former US President Jimmy Carter seen in front of the Carter Presidential Center in Atlanta, Georgia on January 4, 2025. Carter, the 39th President of the United States, died at the age of 100 on December 29, 2024 at his home in Plains, Georgia.

ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty

08of 29Jason Carter Gives a Moving Speech for His GrandfatherJimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum on Jan. 4, 2025.Alex Brandon - Pool/Getty

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Jason Carter Gives a Moving Speech for His Grandfather

Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum on Jan. 4, 2025.Alex Brandon - Pool/Getty

Jason Carter, grandson of former President Jimmy Carter, speaks as the flag-draped casket of former President Jimmy Carter lies in repose at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum on January 4, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia. Six days of funeral observances will take place for former President Jimmy Carter after he died on Dec. 29 at the age of 100. President Carter was the longest-living U.S. President in history.

09of 29Departing Atlanta for Washington, D.C.Dobbins Air Reserve Base on Jan. 7, 2025.Joe Raedle/Getty

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Departing Atlanta for Washington, D.C.

Dobbins Air Reserve Base on Jan. 7, 2025.Joe Raedle/Getty

U.S. Military Body Bearers transfer the flag-draped casket of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter to Special Air Mission 39 on its way to Washington, DC at Dobbins Air Reserve Base on January 7, 2025

10of 29A Funeral Procession Begins at the U.S. Navy Memorial in D.C.U.S. Navy Memorial on Jan. 7, 2025.TING SHEN/AFP via Getty

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A Funeral Procession Begins at the U.S. Navy Memorial in D.C.

U.S. Navy Memorial on Jan. 7, 2025.TING SHEN/AFP via Getty

The flag-draped casket of former President Jimmy Carter is transferred to a horse-drawn caisson at the US Navy Memorial before traveling on to the Capitol in Washington, DC, on January 7, 2025, where Carter will lie in state.

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11of 29Police Lead President Carter’s Final Journey to the CapitolWashington, D.C., on Jan. 7, 2025.Brendan McDermid-Pool/Getty

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Police Lead President Carter’s Final Journey to the Capitol

Washington, D.C., on Jan. 7, 2025.Brendan McDermid-Pool/Getty

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 7: Police motorcycles lead the funeral procession for former President Jimmy Carter on January 7, 2025 in Washington, DC. Carter’s body will lie in state in the Capitol Rotunda until a funeral service at the National Cathedral in Washington on January 9. Carter, the 39th President of the United States, died at the age of 100 on December 29, 2024 at his home in Plains, Georgia. (Photo by Brendan McDermid-Pool/Getty Images)

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12of 29Spectators Honor Carter in Freezing TemperaturesU.S. Navy Memorial on Jan. 7, 2025.TING SHEN/AFP via Getty

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Spectators Honor Carter in Freezing Temperatures

Spectators watch the casket of former US President Jimmy Carter leave the US Navy Memorial during the State Funeral Procession to the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on January 7, 2025.

13of 29President Carter’s Children and Family Watch the Funeral ProcessionWashington, D.C., on Jan. 7, 2025.Anna Moneymaker/Getty

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President Carter’s Children and Family Watch the Funeral Procession

Washington, D.C., on Jan. 7, 2025.Anna Moneymaker/Getty

Members Carter family including Amy Carter, James “Chip” Carter, his wife Becky Carter and Jeff Carter look on as the casket bearing the remains of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter is driven in a horse-drawn caisson from the U.S. Navy Memorial on January 07, 2025 in Washington, DC.

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14of 29The Horse-Drawn Caisson Stops at the Capitol StepsU.S. Capitol on Jan. 7, 2025.MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty

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The Horse-Drawn Caisson Stops at the Capitol Steps

U.S. Capitol on Jan. 7, 2025.MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty

The flag-draped casket of former US President Jimmy Carter travelling by a horse-drawn caisson arrives to the US Capitol to lie in state in Washington, DC, on January 7, 2025. Carter, the 39th President of the United States, died at the age of 100 on December 29, 2024 at his home in Plains, Georgia.

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15of 29Entering the Capitol One Last TimeU.S. Capitol on Jan. 7, 2025.ALLISON ROBBERT/AFP via Getty

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Entering the Capitol One Last Time

U.S. Capitol on Jan. 7, 2025.ALLISON ROBBERT/AFP via Getty

The flag-draped casket of former US President Jimmy Carter arrives at the US Capitol to lie in state in Washington, DC, on January 7, 2025

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16of 29The Vice President Pays RespectsU.S. Capitol on Jan. 7, 2025.Kent Nishimura - Pool/Getty

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The Vice President Pays Respects

U.S. Capitol on Jan. 7, 2025.Kent Nishimura - Pool/Getty

Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris present a wreath during a memorial service for former U.S. President Jimmy Carter at the U.S. Capitol on January 7, 2025

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17of 29Lying in StateAndrew Harnik/Getty

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Lying in State

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The flag-draped casket of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter lies in state in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on January 8, 2025 in Washington, DC. Carter’s body will lie in state in the Capitol Rotunda until a funeral service at the National Cathedral in Washington on January 9.

18of 29Mourners Visit the 39th U.S. PresidentU.S. Capitol on Jan. 7, 2025.Andrew Harnik/POOL/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock

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Mourners Visit the 39th U.S. President

U.S. Capitol on Jan. 7, 2025.Andrew Harnik/POOL/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock

Members of the public begin to be invited into the US Capitol Rotunda to view the flag-draped casket of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, in Washington, DC, USA, 07 January 2025

Andrew Harnik/POOL/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock

19of 29Leaving the CapitolU.S. Capitol on Jan. 9, 2025.JEENAH MOON/POOL/AFP via Getty

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Leaving the Capitol

U.S. Capitol on Jan. 9, 2025.JEENAH MOON/POOL/AFP via Getty

The remains of former US President Jimmy Carter leave the US Capitol for the State Funeral Service at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, DC, on January 9, 2025.

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20of 29All 5 Living Presidents Reunite for the ServiceWashington National Cathedral on Jan. 9, 2025.MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty

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All 5 Living Presidents Reunite for the Service

Washington National Cathedral on Jan. 9, 2025.MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty

From L to R, front row, US President Joe Biden, First Lady Lady Jill Biden, Vice President Kamla Harris, Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, second row, former President Bill Clinton, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, former President George W. Bush, his wife Laura Bush, former President Barack Obama, President-elect Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump attend the State Funeral Service for former US President Jimmy Carter at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, DC, on January 9, 2025.

21of 29A Procession into the CathedralWashington National Cathedral on Jan. 9, 2025.HAIYUN JIANG/POOL/AFP via Getty

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A Procession into the Cathedral

Washington National Cathedral on Jan. 9, 2025.HAIYUN JIANG/POOL/AFP via Getty

The remains of former US President Jimmy Carter arrive at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, DC, for a State Funeral Service on January 9, 2025.

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22of 29President Biden Touches the Casket Before His EulogyWashington National Cathedral on Jan. 9, 2025.MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty

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President Biden Touches the Casket Before His Eulogy

US President Joe Biden touches the casket of former US President Jimmy Carter as he makes his way to deliver a eulogy during his State Funeral Service at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, DC, on January 9, 2025.

23of 29Grandson Jason Reminds of His Grandpa’s InfluenceWashington National Cathedral on Jan. 9, 2025.AP Photo/Ben Curtis

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Grandson Jason Reminds of His Grandpa’s Influence

Washington National Cathedral on Jan. 9, 2025.AP Photo/Ben Curtis

Grandson Jason Carter, speaks during the state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter at Washington National Cathedral in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025.

AP Photo/Ben Curtis

24of 29Amy Carter Shares a Moment with Her FatherWashington National Cathedral on Jan. 9, 2025.Ricky Carioti-Pool/Getty

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Amy Carter Shares a Moment with Her Father

Washington National Cathedral on Jan. 9, 2025.Ricky Carioti-Pool/Getty

Amy Carter touches her father’s casket during a ceremony in the Rotunda of the US Capitol on January 7, 2025 in Washington, DC. Carter’s body will lie in state in the Capitol Rotunda until a funeral service at the National Cathedral in Washington on January 9. Carter, the 39th President of the United States, died at the age of 100 on December 29, 2024 at his home in Plains, Georgia.

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25of 29Leaving for GeorgiaWashington National Cathedral on Jan. 9, 2025.TING SHEN/AFP via Getty

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Leaving for Georgia

Washington National Cathedral on Jan. 9, 2025.TING SHEN/AFP via Getty

The remains of US President Jimmy Carter are carried by an honor guard after a State Funeral Service at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, DC, on January 9, 2025.

26of 29Carter’s Hometown Park Rangers Watch the D.C. Funeral from PlainsPlains, Ga., on Jan. 9, 2025.Jessica McGowan/Getty

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Carter’s Hometown Park Rangers Watch the D.C. Funeral from Plains

Plains, Ga., on Jan. 9, 2025.Jessica McGowan/Getty

Park Rangers with the National Park Service watch a live stream of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter’s funeral on a laptop at the Plains Depot on January 9, 2025 in Plains, Georgia. Carter, the 39th President of the United States, died at the age of 100 on December 29, 2024 at his home in Plains, Georgia.

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27of 29Maranatha Baptist Church Prepares for His ServiceMaranatha Baptist Church on Jan. 9, 2024.Joe Raedle/Getty

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Maranatha Baptist Church Prepares for His Service

Maranatha Baptist Church on Jan. 9, 2024.Joe Raedle/Getty

Members of the U.S. military honor guard and band prepare for the funeral service for former U.S. President Jimmy Carter at the Maranatha Baptist Church on January 09, 2025 in Plains, Georgia. Following a state funeral at the Washington National Cathedral, Carter’s remains were returned to Georgia where he will be laid to rest after the private service. President Joe Biden declared today a national day of mourning for Carter, the 39th President of the United States, who died at the age of 100 on December 29, 2024 at his home in Plains.

28of 29A Congregation Honors Their Local HeroMaranatha Baptist Church on Jan. 9, 2025.ALEX BRANDON/POOL/AFP via Getty

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A Congregation Honors Their Local Hero

Maranatha Baptist Church on Jan. 9, 2025.ALEX BRANDON/POOL/AFP via Getty

Pastor Tony Lowden speaks during the funeral service for former President Jimmy Carter at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, Georgia, on January 9, 2025.

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A Last Glimpse of President Carter

PLAINS, GEORGIA - JANUARY 09: A joint services bearer team carries the casket after the funeral service for former President Jimmy Carter at Maranatha Baptist Church on January 9, 2025 in Plains, Georgia. President Joe Biden declared today a national day of mourning for Carter, the 39th president of the United States, who died at the age of 100 on December 29 at his home in Plains. Carter’s remains were to be interred here after the private family service.

source: people.com

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