Funeral Arrangements for Senator Lindsey Graham

Funeral Arrangements Announced

Funeral services for Senator Lindsey Graham have been announced, taking place in Washington, D.C., and South Carolina. The events will honor his dedicated service as a South Carolina Republican and U.S. Senator since 2003. Graham, who passed away on July 11 at age 71 due to an aortic dissection, was surrounded by family and friends.

Services Scheduled

The funeral service is set for Tuesday, July 28, at 2 p.m. ET at Washington National Cathedral. Attendance at the cathedral is by invitation, but the service will be available to the public via livestream on the cathedral’s website and YouTube.

Earlier that day, Graham’s remains will be brought to the U.S. Capitol by an Armed Forces Body Bearer Team. A memorial guard will honor his service in the Rotunda. The Capitol ceremony will also be livestreamed, according to a release from his office.

Tributes in South Carolina

Following the service in Washington, Graham’s remains will be taken to South Carolina for public tributes on Wednesday, July 29, starting at 10:45 a.m. ET. The procession will pause at the South Carolina State House and continue to First Baptist Church of Columbia for a public funeral service. A private family burial will conclude the events in Pickens County, where Graham grew up. Doors at First Baptist Church open at 10 a.m. ET, and the service begins at noon.

Family Statements

Darline Graham, Lindsey’s sister and Senate successor, expressed gratitude for the support in organizing the ceremonies. She thanked the White House, Senate officials, and Washington National Cathedral for their coordination efforts.

“I am grateful to all those who have come together to help honor and remember Lindsey. I would like to extend my sincere thanks to President Trump and his team, Washington National Cathedral, Senate leadership, First Baptist Church of Columbia and the Senate Sergeant at Arms for going above and beyond to ensure these will be honorable tributes to Lindsey,” she said.

Attendance

Notable attendees include Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, highlighting Graham’s influence in U.S. foreign policy. Trump is expected to host Netanyahu and Zelensky at the White House, discussing key international issues.

Speakers

President Donald Trump will deliver a tribute at the Washington funeral, with Fox News anchor Sean Hannity and Graham’s niece Emillie Boggs Roberts also speaking.