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Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, will be laid to rest on Thursday after his death on December 29 at the age of 100.

Carter’s state funeral began Saturday morning at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Americus, Georgia. After lying in repose at the Carter Presidential Center, Carter’s remains were transported to the US Capitol on Tuesday.

Carter continued to lie in state on Wednesday with a military honor guard where members of the public could visit to pay their respects.

So what time is Carter’s funeral and where will it be televised and streamed? Here’s everything to know:

When is Jimmy Carter’s funeral?

Carter’s funeral will be held on Thursday, January 9. Funeral services for the 39th president had begun on Saturday, January 4.

What time is Jimmy Carter’s funeral?

Carter’s national funeral service at the Washington National Cathedral will begin with a brief arrival ceremony at 9:30 a.m. ET, followed by a full service at 10.

Carter will be gradually transported to Plains, Georgia, where a private funeral service will be held at 3:45 PM ET. Afterward, he and his family will move to the Carter residence for a private burial at 1 p.m. 17.20 PT.

Where is Jimmy Carter’s funeral?

Carter’s national funeral service in the morning will be held at the Washington National Cathedral. His private burial will be in Plains, Georgia, his hometown.

Where to watch Jimmy Carter’s funeral on TV

Carter’s funeral will be broadcast on “TODAY” and NBC News.

Savannah Guthrie and Lester Holt will anchor NBC News’ coverage with Craig Melvin reporting live from the funeral home. “TODAY” starts coverage at 9 a.m. ET and will continue throughout the service.

NBC News’ coverage can be found on your local NBC channel.

Where to stream Jimmy Carter’s funeral online

Carter’s funeral will be available to stream NBC.com or that NBC mobile app by logging in with a TV provider.

NBC News NOW live coverage will also be on YouTube.

What is Jimmy Carter’s funeral plan?

Here’s the breakdown of Carter’s funeral schedule Thursday (all times ET):

  • 7 in the morning: Is in state terminating.
  • 9:00 a.m.: Departure ceremony from the US Capitol.
  • 9:15 a.m.: Short tours depart for the Washington National Cathedral.
  • 9:30 a.m.: Carter, family members arrive at Washington National Cathedral.
  • 10:00 a.m.: National Funeral Service.
  • 11:00 a.m.: Departure from Washington National Cathedral.
  • 11:15 a.m.: Motorcade departs for Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.
  • 11:45 a.m.: Carter, family members reach Joint Base Andrews, aboard Special Air Mission 39.
  • 12:15 p.m.: Special Air Mission 39 departs for Lawson Army Airfield at Fort Moore, Georgia.
  • 2 p.m.: Special Air Mission 39 arrives and Carter’s remains are moved to the hearse.
  • 2.30 p.m.: The motorcade departs for Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, Georgia.
  • 3.30 p.m.: Arrival Ceremony at Maranatha Baptist Church.
  • 15.45: Private burial.
  • 4:30 p.m.: Departure from Maranatha Baptist Church.
  • 4:45 p.m.: Carter, family members travel in motorcade through downtown Plains. Members of the public can to show respect.
  • 17:20: Motorcade arrives at Carter’s residence for a private funeral. The US Navy will conduct a missing man formation flyover to honor Carter’s naval service and time as commander in chief before the funeral.

As the nation mourns the passing of former President Jimmy Carter, the United States Postal Service will suspend operations for the national holiday.