Vice President Dick Cheney gives an address at The Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Sept. 25, 2006, as part of a fundraiser for Republican candidates.

The funeral for former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney is set to take place this week in Washington, DC.

Cheney died of complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease at the age of 84 on Nov. 3, his relatives said.

The longtime force in Republican politics served under former President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2009 and was considered one of the most powerful and controversial men to hold the vice president role, in large part because of his role in leading the push to invade Iraq in 2003.

He became a critic of President Donald Trump after the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection, saying he voted for former Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election, USA TODAY previously reported.

Born in Lincoln, Nebraska in 1941, the former VP grew up in Wyoming, where he served as a congressman and later retired. He is survived by his wife, Lynne, and two daughters, Mary and Liz. Liz Cheney is a former GOP lawmaker.

Here's what to know about the funeral of Dick Cheney.

When is Dick Cheney's funeral?

Cheney's funeral will be held at 11 a.m. ET on Thursday, Nov. 20.

Where is Dick Cheney's funeral?

Cheney's funeral will take place at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, DC.

It will be by invitation, and only those with invitations issued in advance of the service will be admitted to the Cathedral with security measures in place for staff and guests.

The public is invited to watch the service online.

Who is speaking at Dick Cheney's funeral?

The following people are among nearly a dozen individuals set to speak at Cheney's memorial service:

  • The Rev. Randolph Marshall Hollerith, dean of Washington National Cathedral
  • George W. Bush, the 43rd president of the United States
  • Dr. Jonathan Reiner, Professor of Medicine and Surgery, George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences
  • Cheney's daughter, Liz Cheney
  • Cheney's grandchildren
  • Pete Williams, Former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs and former NBC News Justice Correspondent

Where will Dick Cheney be buried?

As of Sunday, Nov. 16, information about a potential burial of Cheney had not been released.

USA TODAY has reached out to a Cheney family spokesperson for comment.

Contributing: Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Dick Cheney's funeral is set to take place this week. What to know about date, time

Reporting by James Powel and Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY / USA TODAY

USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect