ashington is honoring veteran Republican Senator Lindsey Graham with two days of memorial services, bringing together top US political leaders, foreign dignitaries and longtime allies to pay tribute to one of the Senate’s most influential voices on national security and foreign policy.
Graham, who died on July 11 at the age of 71 from a likely aortic dissection after returning from a trip to Ukraine and a NATO summit in Turkey, is being remembered with ceremonies at the US Capitol and the Washington National Cathedral before his burial in South Carolina.
Who is attending Lindsey Graham’s funeral?
A number of senior US officials and international leaders are attending the memorial services in Washington.
US leaders attending
President Donald Trump, who is expected to deliver remarks at the National Cathedral.
Vice President JD Vance, scheduled to speak during the Capitol Rotunda tribute.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune.
Cabinet officials and senior administration members, including:
Markwayne Mullin, Homeland Security secretary and former senator.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.
Members of Congress from both parties.
Foreign leaders attending
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who is also expected to meet US senators following the memorial service.
Their attendance reflects Graham’s long-standing support for Israel, Ukraine and an assertive US foreign policy.
Other notable attendees
The National Cathedral service will also include several prominent conservative and religious leaders, including:
Fox News host Sean Hannity.
Tony Perkins, president of the Family Research Council.
Marjorie Dannenfelser, president of Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America.
Rev. William Franklin Graham III.
Who is speaking at Lindsey Graham’s funeral?
Capitol Rotunda ceremony
The tribute at the US Capitol includes:
Vice President JD Vance
Senate leaders, including John Thune, who has described Graham as “more than a colleague” and “a friend.”
Washington National Cathedral service
President Donald Trump is expected to deliver one of the main eulogies during the invitation-only funeral service.
While organizers have not released the complete list of speakers, Sean Hannity and other conservative leaders are expected to participate in the service.
How to watch Lindsey Graham’s Washington, D.C., funeral service
Although neither ceremony is open to the public, both can be watched online via live streams.
US Capitol Rotunda tribute
The Capitol ceremony can be viewed live through the US Senate’s official livestream on Senate.gov.
Washington National Cathedral funeral
The National Cathedral service will be streamed live on the Washington National Cathedral’s official YouTube channel.
Funeral schedule
Tuesday, July 28 – Washington, D.C.
Arrival of Graham’s casket at the US Capitol Rotunda with an Armed Forces honor guard.
Memorial ceremony honoring his Senate and military service.
Invitation-only funeral service at Washington National Cathedral, where Trump is scheduled to speak.
Wednesday, July 29 – South Carolina
Procession beginning at the South Carolina State House in Columbia.
F-16 flyover at 11 a.m.
Public church service at First Baptist Church of Columbia.
Private burial in Pickens County, where Graham will be laid to rest alongside his family.
