In brief
The state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter, who recently passed away at the age of 100, will include ceremonies in his hometown of Plains, Georgia, and Washington, DC. Notable attendees are expected, including President Biden who will deliver the eulogy.
Former President Jimmy Carter, who recently passed away at the age of 100, will be honored with a state funeral on January 9 in Washington, DC, followed by burial in his hometown of Plains, Georgia. Carter’s funeral ceremonies will span several days, beginning with a motorcade through Plains, where he will be commemorated at his childhood home on January 4. Following this, a public service is scheduled at the Carter Presidential Center in Atlanta on January 5 and 6.On January 7, Carter's remains will be transported to Washington, DC, where a series of ceremonies will take place, including a tribute at the US Navy Memorial and a horse-drawn procession to the US Capitol. For two days, Carter will lie in state at the Capitol Rotunda, allowing the public to pay their respects before the commemorative service at Washington National Cathedral on January 9.President Biden is set to deliver the eulogy at the funeral, fulfilling a request made by Carter in March 2023. Historically, former presidents and first ladies attend these monumental services, and attendance from figures such as Bill and Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, and possibly Donald Trump is anticipated. The federal government will close on January 9 in observance of a national day of mourning, with flags at half-mast across federal buildings for 30 days as a mark of respect for Carter's legacy.
