Former presidents, dignitaries, celebrities and other notable figures attended former president Jimmy Carter’s funeral.

President Joe Biden, who declared Thursday a national day of mourning after Carter died Dec. 29 at age 100, delivered the eulogy. After lying in state at the Capitol this week, Carter's remains were taken to the Washington National Cathedral.

The state funeral for former President James Earl Carter, who died Dec. 29, 2024, has concluded. The six-day series of events both kicked off and ended in the town that the Carters called home. WALB brought you up-to-date coverage throughout the course of Carter’s state funeral.

Jimmy Carter, a U.S. president who served only one term but was widely admired for his humanitarian work after leaving the White House, was remembered during his state funeral on Thursday as a man who put honesty and kindness above partisan politics.

Here is Thursday’s schedule for the final day of rites honoring Jimmy Carter , the 39th president, who died Dec. 29. All times are Eastern: 9 a.m. — Carter’s casket departs the U.S. Capitol. The funeral motorcade travels to Washington National Cathedral.