The day of mourning will be held on the same day as Mr. Carter’s funeral at Washington National Cathedral. President Biden will deliver a eulogy at the funeral, and a eulogy written by Gerald R. Ford, who died in 2006, will be read by his son Steven Ford.

Flags will remain at half-mast and half-staff most of the month for Jimmy Carter's death. Jan. 9 will be a national day of mourning for his funeral.

By Andrew Hay (Reuters) -Memorial services for former U.S. President Jimmy Carter are expected to take place over six days in Georgia and Washington, D.C., after he died Dec. 29 at the age of 100. Here are some details on his funeral plans: WHEN IS THE FUNERAL?