Funeral Service for Senator Lindsey O. Graham
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 • 2 pm ET
Washington National Cathedral’s founders envisioned this Cathedral as a “great church for national purposes,” and one of the Cathedral’s core missions is to open its doors to the nation at times of joy, mourning and national significance.
“The Cathedral is proud to serve as a sacred space where people gather during times of both celebration and sorrow. We believe that God is present with us in all of life’s moments,” said The Very Rev. Randolph Marshall Hollerith, Dean of the Cathedral. “Our prayers are with Senator Graham’s family at this difficult time.”
Dean Hollerith will officiate the service. President Donald J. Trump will deliver a tribute.
Watch Service
Attending the service is by invitation only and not open to the public. We invite the public to watch the service livestream below.
Media Access & Inquiries
Media credentialing is now closed. All media wanting access to cover the service must complete the Cathedral’s Press Credentials Request Form. All requests for credentials are due by Wednesday, July 22, at 5 pm ET, and determinations for these requests will be made on Friday, July 24. The Cathedral will provide a livestream and still photography, which all media are free to use with credit to Washington National Cathedral.
About Senator Lindsey O. Graham
Senator Graham leaves behind a lifetime of public service that made a remarkable impact on U.S. foreign, fiscal, and legal policy and on the federal judiciary. First in his family to attend college, Senator Graham raised his younger sister after they lost their parents at a young age. Senator Graham went on to serve his home state of South Carolina and country in various roles for over 40 years, including as a South Carolina state representative; a U.S. House member; and a U.S. Senator. Senator Graham also served in active duty in the U.S. Air Force followed by more than 33 years in the reserves as a military lawyer, retiring as a colonel in 2015.
Frequently Asked Questions
The public is invited to watch the livestream on this page or on the Cathedral’s YouTube channel. Attendance at the service is by invitation only.
Washington National Cathedral’s founders envisioned this Cathedral as a “great church for national purposes,” and one of the Cathedral’s core missions is to open its doors to the nation at times of joy, mourning and national significance.
All media inquiries should be directed to:
Washington National Cathedral Public Affairs Team
[email protected]