Jimmy Carter’s Funeral: Where Will Former US President Reportedly Lie Before Being Buried?
The nation is preparing to bid farewell to Jimmy Carter with a series of memorial services, reflecting on his extraordinary life of service and his unwavering connection to his hometown of Plains, Georgia.
Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States and a tireless advocate for peace, human rights, and humanitarian efforts,
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter circa 1944. | Source: Getty Images
The former president is survived by his children, Jack, Chip, Jeff, and Amy; 11 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 77 years, Rosalynn, and one grandchild.
Chip Carter
Carter had spent much of the past year in hospice care at his home. Despite his declining health, he made meaningful appearances at a tribute service for Rosalynn in November 2023 and her private
Former President Jimmy Carter at the funeral service for his wife, former first lady Rosalynn Carter, at Maranatha Baptist Church on November 29, 2023, in Plains, Georgia. | Source: Getty Images
Just weeks before his passing, he fulfilled a final wish by casting his vote in the 2024 presidential election. Members of the Carter Protective Division of the U.S. Secret Service mourned his loss, sharing personal stories of their decades-long service to the Carter family.
Jimmy Carter at his wife’s funeral service on November 29, 2023. | Source: Getty Images
“We’ve been planning for [today],” one official
Jimmy Carter circa 1987. | Source: Getty Images
In accordance with tradition, the late former president will reportedly
His final resting place is the modest home the couple shared for decades. “Even in death, he hadn’t forgotten the town,”
Jimmy Carter at “The Little Baby Snoogle-Fleejer” book party on December 13, 1995, in New York. | Source: Getty Images
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden honored Carter’s life and legacy in a heartfelt statement that
Jimmy Carter holding a baby while at “The Little Baby Snoogle-Fleejer” book party on December 13, 1995, in New York. | Source: Getty Images
Biden also proclaimed a National Day of Mourning on January 9 and ordered U.S. flags to be flown at half-staff for 30 days. Carter’s memorial services will span several days, with events in Atlanta and Washington before concluding in Plains.
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter smiles during a news conference on August 6, 2001, in Asan, South Korea. | Source: Getty Images
His funeral will mark him as the sixth American president to receive a state funeral at the Capitol, underscoring the nation’s deep respect for his enduring contributions.
As the country prepares to say goodbye, the former president’s legacy as a champion of peace and servant of the people remains a guiding light.
