Funeral services for the late Senator Lindsey Graham are scheduled to take place on July 28 and 29, with events planned in both Washington D.C. and South Carolina. A family representative stated that preparations are underway to honor Graham's service.
Services in Washington D.C.
On July 28, the first day of services will begin with an arrival ceremony at the Capitol building. Graham's remains will be brought into the building by an Armed Forces Body Bearer Team and later transferred to a U.S. Capitol Police memorial guard. A "short program" will be held in the Capitol Rotunda to honor his congressional service, though this ceremony will not be open to the public. A livestream of the Rotunda ceremony will be available.
Following the Capitol event, Graham's remains will be taken to Washington National Cathedral for a funeral service beginning at 2 p.m. This service is by invitation only, but will be livestreamed on the Washington National Cathedral's website and YouTube channel.
Services in South Carolina
The second day of services will be held in Graham's home state of South Carolina. The day will start with a "final visit" to the South Carolina State House around 10:45 a.m. Members of the public are invited to pay their respects along the funeral procession's route to the State House. The South Carolina State Guard caisson detachment will transport Graham's remains. Upon arrival at the State House, a presentation of law enforcement from across South Carolina will take place, followed by an F-16 flyover by the 169th Fighter Wing at approximately 11 a.m.
After the State House events, Graham's remains will be transported to First Baptist Church of Columbia for a funeral service that will be open to the public on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Burial and Public Access
Following the service at First Baptist Church of Columbia, Graham's remains will be taken to Pickens County, South Carolina, for a private family burial. While the public is invited to pay respects during the procession to the South Carolina State House and attend the Columbia funeral service, the burial itself will be a private family affair. The services held in the nation's capital are closed to the public.
President Donald Trump is expected to attend the service at Washington National Cathedral on July 28 and is scheduled to give a tribute. It remains unclear if Trump will attend the services in South Carolina.