Full Breakdown
Senator Lindsey Graham’s Funeral Services Planned for Washington and South Carolina
7/22/2026, 1:39:42 AM
Core Event: Scheduled Memorial Ceremonies
The family of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) released the schedule for memorial events. An arrival ceremony and tribute in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda are set for July 28, followed by an invitation-only service at the Washington National Cathedral at 2 p.m. The next day, July 29, a public procession will move from the South Carolina State House in Columbia to the First Baptist Church of Columbia, concluding with a private family burial in Pickens County.
Timeline of Services
- July 28 – Washington, D.C.
- Arrival ceremony at the Capitol Rotunda, casket carried by an Armed Forces Body Bearer Team and guarded by Capitol Police.
- Transfer to the Washington National Cathedral for a 2 p.m. service (invitation-only, livestreamed).
- July 29 – Columbia, South Carolina
- 10:45 a.m.: Funeral procession departs the south side of the State House, traveling the West Walkway to the north side.
- Law-enforcement presentation on the north steps.
- ~11 a.m.: F-16 flyover by the 169th Fighter Wing, McEntire Joint National Guard Base.
- Caisson proceeds down Main Street to the First Baptist Church; seating first-come, first-served.
- Later: Private family burial in Pickens County.
Data & Statistics
- Dates: July 28 (Washington) and July 29 (South Carolina).
- Flyover unit: 169th Fighter Wing, McEntire Joint National Guard Base.
- Military honors: Armed Forces Body Bearer Team and Capitol Police guard.
Official Statements & Responses
Sen. Darline Graham, appointed to complete her brother’s term, thanked those organizing the tributes, including President Donald Trump, the Washington National Cathedral, Senate leadership, the First Baptist Church of Columbia, and the Senate Sergeant at Arms.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune announced the Capitol Rotunda ceremony, calling it a “special Capitol honor.”
President Donald Trump is expected to deliver a tribute during the cathedral service.
Verbatim Quotes
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources differ on the exact date of Sen. Graham’s death. Some outlets report July 11, while others note a death announcement on July 12. No definitive medical report has been cited.
Why It Matters
The ceremonies combine traditional state honors—lying in the Capitol Rotunda and a military flyover—with private family rites, reflecting Graham’s legacy as a long-serving senator and former Air Force colonel.
What’s Next
The scheduled events on July 28 and July 29 will proceed as outlined. No additional public hearings or legislative actions related to the memorials have been announced.
