The funeral for former U.S. President Carter will take place on January 9.

Biden has also ordered, following tradition, to lower American flags worldwide for 30 days.

Memorial events will take place over several days. The casket containing Carter's body will be transported from his hometown in Georgia to the state capital, Atlanta, where the public can pay their respects on January 4 and 5. On January 6, the casket will be flown to Washington, where it will be displayed in the Capitol building. This is a tradition that has been observed for all presidents since Abraham Lincoln.

A memorial service will be held on January 9 at the National Cathedral in Washington, with President Biden giving remarks at the farewell. Carter will be buried in his hometown of Plains, Georgia.

Flowers continue to be laid at Carter's home, despite his family's request to prefer donations to the Carter Presidential Center in Atlanta. This organization focuses on human rights and charitable work.

Condolences continue to pour in following Carter's passing, who died on Sunday at the age of 100. All living former U.S. presidents—Bill Clinton, George Bush, Barack Obama, and elected president Donald Trump—have expressed their condolences. Trump emphasized that he always regarded Carter with respect and warmth, despite their differences, and particularly noted that during his presidency, Carter sought to improve the lives of Americans.

• Jimmy Carter was a former Navy officer, Georgia state senator, and governor. In 1976, he was nominated by the Democratic Party for the presidential election, winning against Republican Gerald Ford.
• Carter served as President of the United States from 1977 to 1981. His presidency was marked by a series of challenges, including the Three Mile Island nuclear accident, the U.S. embassy hostage crisis in Tehran, and its failed rescue attempt by American special forces. At the same time, he achieved significant successes in international politics. Notably, he signed a treaty with the USSR to limit strategic arms and achieved a historic peace agreement between Israel and Egypt.
• After losing the 1980 election to Ronald Reagan, Carter established a foundation dedicated to promoting democratic and humanitarian values.
• He was actively involved in public service, advocating for peace initiatives and human rights, and building housing for the underprivileged. In 2002, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in "peacefully resolving conflicts worldwide and fighting for human rights."