Jimmy Carter state funeral service: How, where to watch and stream the memorial

Former US President Jimmy Carter died aged 100 last year. The former peanut farmer lived longer than any president in history and celebrated his 100th birthday in October. The Democrat served as president from 1977 to 1981, a period beset by economic and diplomatic crises.

After days of services honoring former President Jimmy Carter, an official state funeral is set for Thursday at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. US President Joe Biden declared January 9 a national day of mourning. . Biden, who maintained a complex relationship and friendship with the former president, issued an order closing all executive departments and agencies of the federal government on the day of mourning, and ordered U.S. flags to fly at half-staff for 30 days.

Jimmy Carter state funeral service: How to watch live

Carter's funeral will be held on Thursday, Jan. 9. Funeral services for the 39th president had commenced on Saturday, Jan. 4, according to NBC Washington.


Here is the full list of events scheduled to take place on Thursday, Jan. 9, according to a news release from the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region and the U.S. Army Military District of Washington

What time is Jimmy Carter's funeral?

Carter's national funeral service at the Washington National Cathedral will begin with a brief arrival ceremony at 9:30 a.m. ET, followed by the full service at 10 a.m.

Carter will gradually be transported to Plains, Georgia, where a private funeral service will be held at 3:45 p.m. ET. Afterward, he and his family will move to the Carter residence for a private interment at 5:20 p.m. PT.

Where is Jimmy Carter's funeral?

Carter's national funeral service in the morning will be held at the Washington National Cathedral. His private funeral service will be in Plains, Georgia, his hometown.

Where to watch Jimmy Carter's funeral on TV

Carter's funeral will be broadcast on "TODAY" and NBC News. Savannah Guthrie and Lester Holt will anchor NBC News’ coverage with Craig Melvin reporting live from the funeral ground. "TODAY" will start coverage at 9 a.m. ET and continue throughout the service.

Where to stream Jimmy Carter's funeral online

Carter's funeral will be available to stream on NBC.com or the NBC mobile app upon logging in with a TV provider. NBC News NOW’s live coverage will also be on YouTube.

What is Jimmy Carter's funeral schedule?

Here's the breakdown of Carter's funeral schedule on Thursday (all times ET):

7 a.m.: Lying in state concludes.
9 a.m.: Departure ceremony from U.S. Capitol.
9:15 a.m.: Motorcade leaves for Washington National Cathedral.
9:30 a.m.: Carter, family members arrive at Washington National Cathedral.
10 a.m.: National funeral service.
11 a.m.: Departure from Washington National Cathedral.
11:15 a.m.: Motorcade leaves for Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.
11:45 a.m.: Carter, family members reach Joint Base Andrews, board Special Air Mission 39.
12:15 p.m.: Special Air Mission 39 leaves for Lawson Army Airfield in Fort Moore, Georgia.
2 p.m.: Special Air Mission 39 arrives, and Carter’s remains are moved to the hearse.
2:30 p.m.: Motorcade departs for Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, Georgia.
3:30 p.m.: Arrival ceremony at Maranatha Baptist Church.
3:45 p.m.: Private funeral service.
4:30 p.m.: Departure from Maranatha Baptist Church.
4:45 p.m.: Carter, family members travel by motorcade through downtown Plains. Members of the public may line the motorcade route to pay respects.
5:20 p.m.: Motorcade arrives at Carter's residence for a private interment. The U.S. Navy will conduct a missing man formation flyover to honor Carter’s naval service and time as commander-in-chief before the interment.