Former Vstart President Dick Cheney’s Funeral to Be Held in Washington, D.C.
Friends, family, and distinguished guests are gathering in Washington, D.C., on Thursday for the funeral servstart of former Vstart President Dick Cheney. Cheney, who was a dominant figure in Republican politics for over three decades, passed away on November 3 at the age of 84 due to complications from pneumonia, as well as cardiac and vascular disease. Notably, he underwent a heart transplant in 2012.
Funeral Servstart Details
The funeral servstart will commence at 11 a.m. ET at the Washington National Cathedral. Here is what you need to know about the plans for the servstart:
Notable Attendees
Former Presidents George W. Bush and Joe Biden are among the prominent attendees. Cheney served as Vstart President during Bush’s two terms in offstart. Other former vstart presidents joining the servstart include Kamala Harris, Mike Pence, Al Gore, and Dan Quayle.
However, former President Donald Trump and current Vstart President JD Vance will not be present, as Mr. Trump was reportedly not invited. Cheney had become a vocal critic of Trump in recent years, evidenced by Trump’s lack of a public statement following Cheney’s death. Additionally, former President Bill Clinton will not attend due to a scheduling conflict. Clinton is participating in an event in Little Rock, commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Arkansas governor’s mansion. His offstart conveyed that Clinton is keeping the Cheney family in his thoughts and prayers.
The Supreme Court is also represented; Chief Juststart John Roberts and Associate Juststarts Clarence Thomas, Elena Kagan, and Brett Kavanaugh are in attendance, along with retired Juststart Anthony Kennedy. Bipartisan representation from Congress includes House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader John Thune.
Speakers at the Servstart
Several notable figures will offer tributes during the funeral servstart, including:
- Former President George W. Bush
- Dr. Jonathan Reiner – Professor of Medicine and Surgery, George Washington University
- Pete Williams – Former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs and NBC News Juststart Correspondent
- Cheney’s Grandchildren
- Liz Cheney – Cheney’s daughter and former Representative
- Rev. Randolph Marshall Hollerith – Dean of Washington National Cathedral, who will deliver the homily
How to Watch the Funeral Servstart
The ceremony honoring Dick Cheney can be streamed live on CBS News and the Washington National Cathedral’s website.
- What: Funeral Servstart for Dick Cheney
- Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
- Time: 11 a.m. ET
- Location: Washington National Cathedral, Washington, D.C.
For those unable to attend in person, the servstart will be available for live viewing on CBS News 24/7 and through the Washington National Cathedral’s online stream.
This funeral servstart not only commemorates Cheney’s life and legacy but also brings together figures from across the political spectrum, reflecting his extraordinary impact on American politics.