Where to Watch Jimmy Carter’s Funeral

Today the nation honors former President Jimmy Carter with a state funeral at the Washington National Cathedral.

What’s Happening: The state funeral service is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. at the Washington National Cathedral. If you want to watch the funeral and pay your respects, there are several ways you can watch this historic event.

Viewing Options:

• Local Broadcast:
  FoxLocal will provide live coverage of the funeral service through their app. Viewers in Georgia can tune in to FoxLocal on their television to watch the proceedings live.
• Online Streaming:
  The Georgia Sun website will also provide a stream of the funeral service, allowing residents to watch the ceremony in real-time from their devices. Visit our homepage and follow the link to the live stream. We will also send a link to the stream to our email subscribers once it goes live on our site.
• National Coverage: Major news networks, including PBS NewsHour, will broadcast the funeral live. PBS NewsHour’s special coverage is set to begin at 9 a.m. Eastern Standard Time, providing comprehensive coverage of the day’s events.
• Washington National Cathedral Livestream:
  The Washington National Cathedral will offer a live stream of the service on their official website. This provides an opportunity to participate in the ceremony virtually.

Why It Matters: Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, died on December 29, 2024, at the age of 100. His contributions to the nation, both during his presidency and through his humanitarian efforts post-presidency, have left a lasting impact. The state funeral offers citizens a moment to reflect on his legacy and pay their respects.

What’s Next: Following the service in Washington, President Carter’s remains will be transported to Georgia for a private funeral service at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains.