Photos of Jimmy Carter's Funeral

Former President Jimmy Carter’s life and legacy were honored in a deeply moving ceremony. Here are the photos capturing the heartfelt moments from his funeral:

1. State Funeral Held In Washington DC For Former President Jimmy Carter

WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 09: U.S. Military Body Bearers carry the casket bearing the remains of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter to the Washington National Cathedral for his state funeral on January 9, 2025 in Washington, DC. President Joe Biden declared today a national day of mourning for Carter, the 39th President of the United States, who died at the age of 100 on December 29, 2024 at his home in Plains, Georgia. Following the state funeral, Carter’s remains will be returned to Plains, Georgia where he will be interred after a private family service. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

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WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 09: The casket bearing the remains of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter arrives at the Washington National Cathedral for his state funeral on January 9, 2025 in Washington, DC. President Joe Biden declared today a national day of mourning for Carter, the 39th President of the United States, who died at the age of 100 on December 29, 2024 at his home in Plains, Georgia. Following the state funeral, Carter’s remains will be returned to Plains, Georgia where he will be interred after a private family service. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

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WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 09: The casket bearing the remains of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter arrives at the Washington National Cathedral for his state funeral on January 9, 2025 in Washington, DC. President Joe Biden declared today a national day of mourning for Carter, the 39th President of the United States, who died at the age of 100 on December 29, 2024 at his home in Plains, Georgia. Following the state funeral, Carter’s remains will be returned to Plains, Georgia where he will be interred after a private family service. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

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WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 09: U.S. Military Body Bearers carry the casket bearing the remains of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter into the Washington National Cathedral for his state funeral on January 9, 2025 in Washington, DC. President Joe Biden declared today a national day of mourning for Carter, the 39th President of the United States, who died at the age of 100 on December 29, 2024 at his home in Plains, Georgia. Following the state funeral, Carter’s remains will be returned to Plains, Georgia where he will be interred after a private family service. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

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WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 09: U.S. Military Body Bearers carry the casket bearing the remains of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter into the Washington National Cathedral for his state funeral on January 9, 2025 in Washington, DC. President Joe Biden declared today a national day of mourning for Carter, the 39th President of the United States, who died at the age of 100 on December 29, 2024 at his home in Plains, Georgia. Following the state funeral, Carter’s remains will be returned to Plains, Georgia where he will be interred after a private family service. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

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WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 09: U.S. Military Body Bearers carry the casket bearing the remains of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter up the stairs of the Washington National Cathedral for his state funeral on January 9, 2025 in Washington, DC. President Joe Biden declared today a national day of mourning for Carter, the 39th President of the United States, who died at the age of 100 on December 29, 2024 at his home in Plains, Georgia. Following the state funeral, Carter’s remains will be returned to Plains, Georgia where he will be interred after a private family service. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

7. Body Of Former President Jimmy Carter Departs Capitol Building After Lying In State

WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 9: The flag-draped casket of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter is carried by a joint services body bearer team down the steps of the U.S. Capitol on January 9, 2025 in Washington, DC. There will be a state funeral for Carter at Washington National Cathedral today. Carter, the 39th President of the United States, died at the age of 100 on December 29, 2024 at his home in Plains, Georgia. (Photo by Shawn Thew-Pool/Getty Images)

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WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 09: U.S. Military Body Bearers carry the flag-draped casket bearing the remains of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter into the Washington National Cathedral for his state funeral on January 09, 2025 in Washington, DC. President Joe Biden declared today a national day of mourning for Carter, the 39th President of the United States, who died at the age of 100 on December 29, 2024 at his home in Plains, Georgia. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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From L to R, first row, US President Joe Biden, First Lady Jill Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, Secod Gentleman Doug Emhoff, second row, former President Bill Clinton, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, former President George W. Bush, his wife Laura Bush, former President Barack Obama, President-elect Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump attend the State Funeral Service for former US President Jimmy Carter at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, DC, on January 9, 2025. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP) (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images)

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From L to R, first row, US President Joe Biden, First Lady Jill Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, second row, former President George W. Bush, his wife Laura Bush, former President Barack Obama, President-elect Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump attend the State Funeral Service for former US President Jimmy Carter at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, DC, on January 9, 2025. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP) (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images)

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(L-R) Former US Vice President Dan Quayle, his wife, Marilyn Quayle, former Vice President Al Gore, and former Vice President Mike Pence attend the State Funeral Service for former US President Jimmy Carter at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, DC, on January 9, 2025. (Photo by Ricky Carioti / POOL / AFP) (Photo by RICKY CARIOTI/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

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The remains of former US President Jimmy Carter arrive at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, DC, for a State Funeral Service on January 9, 2025. (Photo by ROBERTO SCHMIDT / AFP) (Photo by ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP via Getty Images)

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US Vice President Kamala Harris speaks with Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff (front row) as, from L to R, second row, former President Bill Clinton, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, former President George W. Bush, his wife Laura Bush, former President Barck Obama, President-elect Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump look on during the State Funeral Service for former US President Jimmy Carter at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, DC, on January 9, 2025. (Photo by ROBERTO SCHMIDT / AFP) (Photo by ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP via Getty Images)

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WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 9: Former President Bill Clinton, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, former President George W. Bush, former First Lady Laura Bush, former President Barack Obama, President-elect Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump attend the state funeral services for former President Jimmy Carter at the National Cathedral on January 9, 2025 in Washington, D.C. President Joe Biden declared today a national day of mourning for Carter, the 39th President of the United States, who died at the age of 100 on December 29, 2024 at his home in Plains, Georgia. (Photo by Ricky Carioti – Pool/Getty Images)

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The remains of former US President Jimmy Carter arrive at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, DC, for a State Funeral Service on January 9, 2025. (Photo by ROBERTO SCHMIDT / AFP) (Photo by ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP via Getty Images)

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Former US President Barack Obama (C) looks on as Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff arrive to take their seats at the State Funeral Service for former US President Jimmy Carter at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, DC, on January 9, 2025. (Photo by ROBERTO SCHMIDT / AFP) (Photo by ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP via Getty Images)

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Former US Vice President Mike Pence (L) shakes hands with President-elect Donald Trump before a State Funeral Service for former US President Jimmy Carter at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, DC, on January 9, 2025. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / POOL / AFP) (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

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WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 9: The flag-draped casket of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter is carried by a joint services body bearer team down the steps of the U.S. Capitol on January 9, 2025 in Washington, DC. There will be a state funeral for Carter at Washington National Cathedral today. Carter, the 39th President of the United States, died at the age of 100 on December 29, 2024 at his home in Plains, Georgia. (Photo by Shawn Thew-Pool/Getty Images)

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WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 9: The flag-draped casket of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter is carried by a joint services body bearer team down the steps of the U.S. Capitol on January 9, 2025 in Washington, DC. There will be a state funeral for Carter at Washington National Cathedral today. Carter, the 39th President of the United States, died at the age of 100 on December 29, 2024 at his home in Plains, Georgia. (Photo by Shawn Thew-Pool/Getty Images)

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WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 09: U.S. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden greet James “Chip” Carter and his wife Becky Carter during the state funeral for former U.S. President Jimmy Carter at Washington National Cathedral on January 09, 2025 in Washington, DC. President Joe Biden declared today a national day of mourning for Carter, the 39th President of the United States, who died at the age of 100 on December 29, 2024 at his home in Plains, Georgia. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Photos of Jimmy Carter's Funeral