Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018 – State funeral, Washington D.C.
11 a.m. - A state funeral for Mr. Bush is held at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. CBS News reports that Mr. Bush's son and former president, George W. Bush, will deliver a tribute, while former first lady Laura Bush will offer a reading. Former Sen. Alan Simpson, R-Wyoming, Mr. Bush's biographer and historian John Meacham and former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney will also make tributes during the ceremony.
12:30 p.m. - After the state funeral concludes, Mr. Bush's casket will depart for Joint Base Andrews and then return to Texas.
5:45 p.m. - A service is held at St. Martin's Episcopal Church in Houston before Mr. Bush lies in repose until Thursday at 6 a.m.
Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018 – Funeral Service in Texas
11 a.m. - A funeral service is held at St. Martin's Episcopal Church.
6 p.m. - Mr. Bush is buried at his presidential library in College Station, Texas, after a private ceremony.
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