- President Jimmy Carter will be laid to rest on Jan. 9, which will be a National Day of Mourning. Here’s how to watch the funeral and what to expect.
The memorial services for President Jimmy Carter began Jan. 4 and will come to an end Thursday with an official state funeral.
Today, Jan. 9, has been declared a National Day of Mourning, meaning all federal government agencies are closed out of respect. Wall Street is closed as well to honor Carter. While most private businesses will remain open, the former president’s funeral is expected to be an event that will draw the attention of millions of people.
Here are the details about when Carter will be put to rest and how you can watch at home—or the office.
When is Jimmy Carter’s funeral?
The official state funeral will be held on Jan. 9. The service will run from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. ET. Following the state funeral, Carter will be flown back to Georgia, where he will be buried in a private service in Plains, which was home to Carter and his wife, Rosalynn.
Where will Jimmy Carter’s funeral take place?
The state funeral will be held at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. The service in Plains will take place at Maranatha Baptist Church, where Carter taught Sunday school.
What time will Jimmy Carter’s funeral take place?
The state funeral will begin at 10:00 a.m. ET, but network coverage will begin long before that. Networks will also likely cover his journey to Georgia and his final drive through downtown Plains following the private service.
Will Donald Trump attend Jimmy Carter’s funeral?
Yes, Trump has said he will attend the state funeral in Washington, D.C.
Who else will attend Jimmy Carter’s funeral?
Carter asked President Joe Biden to deliver a eulogy at his funeral. Other presidents, including Barack Obama, George Bush, and Bill Clinton, along with their First Ladies, are expected to attend. It’s unknown which, if any, leaders of other nations will attend.
Where will Jimmy Carter be buried?
After the private services conclude, the motorcade will take Carter on a final journey through his hometown of Plains. He will be interred at his family residence, next to his wife Rosalynn, who died last November.
"Plains is special to us. I could be buried in Arlington Cemetery or wherever I want, but my wife was born here and I was born here," he told C-SPAN in December 2006. "Plains is where our hearts have always been."
Can I watch Jimmy Carter’s funeral if I don’t have a cable subscription?
Yes. Major television networks will cover Carter's funeral live over the air. The best way to watch any sort of network programming for free (without a cable subscription) on a big screen is with a good HD antenna. To ensure you're getting the most reliable signal, be sure to test the antenna in multiple locations in your home.
Can I stream Jimmy Carter’s funeral live online for free?
You can. Many online streaming services have live programming or will feature special coverage of the funeral—and some have free trials. Other options include the websites and social-media feeds of broadcast and cable news networks, which may carry live programming of the news event.
Paramount+
CBS’s streaming service will give you a one-week free trial, followed by a $8 or $13 monthly charge. (An annual plan is as low as $30 right now.)
Peacock
NBC’s streaming service carries a $8 or $14 monthly charge—and the service has recently done away with its free trial. (The free version of Peacock does not include live sports.)
Disney+
Disney's bundle of Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ no longer has a free trial, so you’ll have to pay $17 per month for all three combined (or $30 per month for no ads on Hulu).
Including Live TV in the bundle bumps the price to $77 per month ($90 with no ads).
Hulu with Live TV
The free trial on this service lasts three days. Afterward, it will cost you $77 per month.
YouTubeTV
After a free trial, you can expect monthly charges of $73.
Sling TV
Dish Network's Sling lower-tiered "Orange" plan will run you $40 per month. Adding the more comprehensive "Blue" plan bumps the cost to $55 per month. The seven-day free trial has disappeared, unfortunately.
DirecTV Stream
Formerly known as DirecTV Now, AT&T TVNow and AT&T TV, this oft-renamed streaming service will run you $80 per month and up after the free trial option.
Fubo TV
This sports-focused cord-cutting service carries broadcast networks in most markets. There's a seven-day free trial, followed by monthly charges of $80 and up, depending on the channels you choose.
