The funeral for former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 100, will take place on January 9 at the Washington National Cathedral. Carter, the 39th president of the United States and son of a peanut farmer, died peacefully at his home in Plains, Georgia, surrounded by family.

Carter, who became the longest-lived former U.S. president earlier this year, will be honored with a National Day of Mourning, as declared by President Joe Biden. In a statement, Biden praised Carter as a “man of principle, faith, and humility” and confirmed he would deliver the eulogy, fulfilling a request Carter made in 2023.

The bond between the two leaders dates back decades, to when Biden endorsed Carter’s 1976 presidential campaign during his first term as a senator. Reflecting on their relationship, Biden spoke on Sunday evening about Carter’s kindness and support during personal hardships, including the loss of Biden’s son, Beau.

“I think what Jimmy Carter is an example of is just simple decency,” Biden said. “And I think that’s what the rest of the world looks to America for.”

Washington National Cathedral has hosted state funerals for several former presidents, including Dwight D. Eisenhower, Ronald Reagan, Gerald Ford, and George H.W. Bush. Situated a few miles from the White House, it remains a symbolic location for national farewells.

Following the funeral, Carter will be buried alongside his wife of 77 years, Rosalynn Carter, who passed away last year at the age of 96. The couple will be laid to rest at their family home in Plains, near a pond where they often fished together. Carter, who had been in hospice care, made one of his final public appearances at Rosalynn’s memorial service.