{"id":2633063,"date":"2026-07-21T10:37:02","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T14:37:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/lindsey-graham-funeral-services-to-be-held-in-south-carolina-and-dc\/"},"modified":"2026-07-21T10:38:16","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T14:38:16","slug":"lindsey-graham-funeral-services-to-be-held-in-south-carolina-and-dc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/lindsey-graham-funeral-services-to-be-held-in-south-carolina-and-dc\/","title":{"rendered":"Lindsey Graham funeral services to be held in South Carolina and DC"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Flindsey-graham-funeral-services-to-be-held-in-south-carolina-and-dc%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2633063&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Sen. Darline Graham Nordone, sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, announced the funeral arrangements for her brother, who passed away on July 11 due to an aortic dissection linked to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease. The funeral services are scheduled for July 28 in Washington, D.C., beginning with a private arrival ceremony at the U.S. Capitol, which will be livestreamed. afterward, Graham&#8217;s remains will be taken to Washington National Cathedral for a public service at 2 p.m., featuring a tribute by President Donald Trump. On July 29, his remains will be transported to the South Carolina State House for a procession and a public event at the First Baptist Church of Columbia, including a funeral service. The procession will include a flyover by the 169th Fighter Wing. Graham\u2019s death marks the loss of a long-standing Senate member with leadership roles, and his legacy is noted for his dedicated service in the Senate, House, south Carolina House, and the air Force. Nordone expressed gratitude to those involved in honoring her brother\u2019s memory.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<article class=\"fn-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sen. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/darline-graham-nordone\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"23139\">Darline Graham Nordone<\/a> (R-SC), the sister of late Sen. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/lindsey-graham\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"737\">Lindsey Graham<\/a>, on Tuesday announced details for her brother\u2019s funeral services, which will be held next week in <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/district-of-columbia\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"1483\">Washington, D.C.<\/a>, and <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/south-carolina\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"524\">South Carolina<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The services will take place July 28 in Washington and July 29 in Columbia and Pickens County, South Carolina.<\/p>\n<section class=\"explore-more-section\" id=\"wex-recommended-widget\">\n<div class=\"magazine-container single\">\n<h1 class=\"magazine-title mt-2\">Recommended Stories<\/h1>\n<p>             <i class=\"fa-solid fa-play icon\"><\/i>         <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-grid\">\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/4656660\/lindsey-graham-funeral-service-south-carolina-dc\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>What to know about Lindsey Graham\u2019s funeral services<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/4654513\/fox-news-favorite-democrat-fetterman-56-appearances\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Fox News\u2019s favorite Democrat? 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The ceremony will be closed to the public but will be available <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Flive%2FqYBgxYObxag&#038;data=05%7C02%7CGKillough%40wspa.com%7C1bbfa2f84e3e4c66445a08dee72119e6%7C9e5488e2e83844f6886cc7608242767e%7C0%7C0%7C639202326582101287%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&#038;sdata=6ZigTZfeMVe6rBg46TLcL7434CVkSAMgJu0G6dNvFRs%3D&#038;reserved=0\" type=\"link\" id=\"nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Flive%2FqYBgxYObxag&#038;data=05%7C02%7CGKillough%40wspa.com%7C1bbfa2f84e3e4c66445a08dee72119e6%7C9e5488e2e83844f6886cc7608242767e%7C0%7C0%7C639202326582101287%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&#038;sdata=6ZigTZfeMVe6rBg46TLcL7434CVkSAMgJu0G6dNvFRs%3D&#038;reserved=0\">via livestream<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-1\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-1\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-15\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following the Capitol ceremony, Graham\u2019s remains will be taken to Washington National Cathedral for a funeral service beginning at 2 p.m. President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"4\">Donald Trump<\/a> is scheduled to deliver a tribute, with additional participants to be announced. The cathedral service will also be invitation-only.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On July 29, Graham\u2019s remains will make a final visit to the South Carolina State House at approximately 10:45 a.m. The public is invited to pay their respects along the procession route.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">Flowers outside the office of Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, July 16, 2026.\u00a0 (AP Photo\/Allison Robbert)<\/p>\n<p>&#8221; data-large-file=&#8221;https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2026\/07\/localimages\/AP26197584518040-e1784643214248.jpg?w=696&#8243; &#8220;https:><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Flowers outside the office of Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) on Capitol Hill in Washington on Thursday, July 16, 2026.\u00a0 (AP Photo\/Allison Robbert)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The funeral procession will travel from the south side of the State House to the north side via the West Walkway. An F-16 flyover by the 169th Fighter Wing from McEntire Joint National Guard Base is scheduled for approximately 11 a.m. The caisson will then proceed down Main Street to the First Baptist Church of Columbia, where the funeral service will be held. Seating at the church will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-2\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-2\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-16\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI am grateful to all those who have come together to help honor and remember Lindsey,\u201d Nordone said. \u201cI would like to extend my sincere thanks to President Trump and his team, Washington National Cathedral, Senate leadership, First Baptist Church of Columbia and the Senate Sergeant at Arms for going above and beyond to ensure these will be honorable tributes to Lindsey.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/4656444\/darline-graham-lindsey-war-hawk-senate-legacy\/\">DARLINE GRAHAM NORDONE SIGNALS BREAK WITH LATE BROTHER\u2019S DEFENSE-FOCUSED SENATE LEGACY<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Graham died suddenly on July 11. A preliminary report found that he died from an aortic dissection caused by arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-3\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-3\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-17\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-3\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Graham served in the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/senate\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"8765\">Senate<\/a> for more than two decades, where he held several leadership positions. Before joining the Senate, he served in the U.S. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/house\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"11272\">House<\/a> and the South Carolina House of Representatives. He also served for 33 years in the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/air-force\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"1212\">Air Force<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sen. 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