Dick Cheney’s funeral is scheduled for November 20, 2025, at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. The service is by invitation, with live online options available through the Cathedral’s channels, and tributes are expected from family, former presidents, and other notable figures.[1][3][5]
Context and details
- Attendees and tributes: Former President George W. Bush and President Joe Biden are expected to attend and deliver tributes, alongside Cheney’s family and other dignitaries. Bush praised Cheney in his remarks, calling him “solid and rare and reliable.”[8][1]
- Access and viewing: The service is by invitation with security measures in place; the public can watch the service live on the Cathedral’s YouTube channel or website.[3][1]
- Background: Cheney served as the 46th Vice President under George W. Bush (2001–2009), as well as U.S. Secretary of Defense (1989–1993), among other roles. News coverage notes his polarizing but consequential tenure and his family’s prominence in public life.[6][1]
Author’s summary
Dick Cheney’s funeral will take place on November 20, 2025, at Washington National Cathedral, with invitations issued for attendees and live online availability for public viewers; the ceremony will feature tributes from key figures and Cheney’s family, reflecting his long career in public service.[5][1][3]
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WKMG — 2025-11-20