Senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, died on July 11 at the age of 71. His passing was attributed to a heart issue, specifically an aortic dissection due to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease, according to Politico.
Memorial Service and Funeral Details
A memorial service is scheduled for July 28 at the U.S. Capitol at 12 p.m. ET. Vice President JD Vance and Senate Majority Leader John Thune are expected to speak at this service. Following the memorial, a funeral will be held at the Washington National Cathedral at 2 p.m. ET on the same day. President Donald Trump is slated to deliver a tribute during the funeral service.
Further services for Senator Graham include a funeral on Wednesday, July 29, in Columbia, South Carolina, with a private burial to follow in Pickens County, South Carolina.
How to Watch
Viewers can watch the memorial service and funeral through various live-streaming options. C-SPAN will broadcast and stream the events on its website, the C-SPAN Now App, and its YouTube channel. PBS News will also provide live coverage on its website and YouTube channel. The Washington National Cathedral will livestream the funeral service on its own website and YouTube channel.