Graham Funeral Services
Late Senator Lindsey Graham's Funeral Plans Unveiled for Washington, D.C., and South Carolina
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Capitol arrival details later in the day include the remains being carried into the U.S. Capitol Rotunda by an Armed Forces Body Bearer Team, followed by a U.S. Capitol Police memorial guard; the Rotunda ceremony is closed to the public but will be livestreamed for viewing.
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Washington National Cathedral service details include that the 2:00 p.m. funeral is invitation-only, while the public can view the service on the Cathedral's website or its YouTube page.
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South Carolina commemorations will feature a final State House visit around 10:45 a.m. on July 29, followed by a law-enforcement-led procession with a South Carolina State Guard caisson detachment and a formal presentation by agencies across the state on the North Steps; the itinerary includes an 11:00 a.m. pause and a F-16 flyover from the 169th Fighter Wing at McEntire.
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Darline Graham, who was appointed to complete Lindsey Graham’s term, indicated she intends to seek a six-year term in the Senate after encouragement from President Trump.
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The Capitol ceremony is framed by Senate leadership as a formal tribute from Congress, with Senate Majority Leader John Thune announcing the special Capitol rotunda event; the ceremony will be livestreamed and closed to the public.
Funeral services for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham are set for two days across two states. ABC Columbia reports that events begin July 28 at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., and continue July 29 in Columbia, South Carolina, and Pickens County.
The Washington National Cathedral will host a 2:00 p.m. service on July 28, featuring a tribute from President Donald Trump. Fox San Antonio reports the services end with a private family burial in Pickens County on July 29.
Capitol Arrival Kicks Off Two-Day Tribute
Graham's remains will arrive at the U.S. Capitol on July 28. An Armed Forces Body Bearer Team will carry him into the Capitol Rotunda. A U.S. Capitol Police memorial guard will then stand watch. Just The News reports that Senate Majority Leader John Thune announced the special Rotunda ceremony as a formal tribute from Congress.
The Rotunda ceremony is closed to the public. However, WGME reports it will be livestreamed so anyone can watch from home. The Washington National Cathedral service will also be broadcast live on the Cathedral's website and its YouTube page.
National Cathedral Service Draws Trump, VIP Guests
The 2:00 p.m. funeral at the Washington National Cathedral on July 28 is invitation-only. President Trump will deliver a tribute at the service. Times of Israel notes that Senate leadership, the Cathedral, and the Senate Sergeant at Arms all helped arrange the event.
Graham's sister, Darline Graham, was appointed to complete his Senate term. She and others involved have expressed gratitude for the broad support in planning the tributes. Darline Graham has also said she intends to seek a full six-year Senate term, encouraged by President Trump.
South Carolina Procession, Flyover, and Final Farewell
On July 29, Graham's remains will make a final visit to the South Carolina State House at around 10:45 a.m. A law enforcement-led procession will follow, featuring a South Carolina State Guard caisson detachment. At 11:00 a.m., agencies from across the state will gather on the State House's North Steps for a formal presentation. ABC Columbia reports an F-16 flyover by the 169th Fighter Wing from McEntire Joint National Guard Base is also planned.
The South Carolina events will close with a private family burial in Pickens County. Fox San Antonio reports that First Baptist Church of Columbia is among the organizations helping organize the state-level services. The military and law enforcement tributes reflect Graham's Air Force background and his decades of public service.
How to Watch If You Are Not Invited
Most of the formal ceremonies are closed to the general public. But organizers have made it easy to watch from afar. The Capitol Rotunda ceremony will be livestreamed. WGME reports the National Cathedral service will stream live on the Cathedral's website and YouTube channel.
South Carolina residents can view parts of the procession along the planned route through Columbia. The multi-day schedule reflects Graham's two worlds: his 30-plus years of federal service in Washington and his deep roots in South Carolina, where he began his career and will be laid to rest.
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