Funeral for former Labor Secretary Alexis Herman

Washington National Cathedral is honored to host the funeral of former United States Secretary of Labor Alexis Herman on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 10 am ET. Secretary Herman was a longtime champion for minorities and women in the workforce, and was the first Black American to lead the U.S. Department of Labor.

watch the service

Members of the public are encouraged to join the service online below, or via the Cathedral’s YouTube channel.

The downloadable leaflet will be posted 24 hours prior to the service.