Former Vice President Dick Cheney’s funeral will take place Thursday at Washington National Cathedral, beginning at 11 a.m. EST. Tributes will be delivered by George W. Bush, Liz Cheney, family members, Dr. Jonathan Reiner and Pete Williams, and Hollerith will deliver the homily. Former President Joe Biden plans to attend. Cheney, who served as vice president from 2001 to 2009 and helped shape post‑9/11 policy, died Nov. 3 at 84 from complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease.
Dick Cheney’s Funeral Set for Thursday at Washington National Cathedral — Service at 11 a.m.
Former Vice President Dick Cheney’s funeral will take place Thursday at Washington National Cathedral, beginning at 11 a.m. EST. Tributes will be delivered by George W. Bush, Liz Cheney, family members, Dr. Jonathan Reiner and Pete Williams, and Hollerith will deliver the homily. Former President Joe Biden plans to attend. Cheney, who served as vice president from 2001 to 2009 and helped shape post‑9/11 policy, died Nov. 3 at 84 from complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease.
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Former Vice President Dick Cheney’s funeral will be held Thursday at Washington National Cathedral, with the service scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. EST.
The Very Rev. Randolph Marshall Hollerith, dean of the cathedral, said Cheney "devoted decades of his life to public service at the highest levels of government" and noted that his life was "marked by deep dedication to his family and to the country he served." Hollerith will deliver the homily.
Speakers and tributes
Tributes at the service will include remarks by former President George W. Bush; Cheney’s daughter, former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.); members of Cheney’s family, including his grandchildren; Cheney’s physician, Dr. Jonathan Reiner; and Pete Williams, Cheney’s former press secretary and legislative assistant.
Attendance
Former President Joe Biden plans to attend. The White House has been asked whether representatives from other administrations will be present.
Legacy and context
Cheney died Nov. 3 at age 84 from complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease. He served as vice president from 2001 to 2009 under President George W. Bush and is widely regarded as one of the most influential vice presidents in modern U.S. history.
He played a central role in shaping the administration’s response to the Sept. 11 attacks and helped craft the case for the 2003 invasion of Iraq. In the years following the invasion, he and other officials faced intense criticism over inaccurate claims that Iraq possessed weapons of mass destruction.
The cathedral will host mourners and invited guests for the farewell service.