WASHINGTON ― The current and former living U.S. presidents said goodbye to Jimmy Carter on Thursday, and in the process once again highlighted the contrast between former and soon-to-be President Donald Trump and all the others.

After a family funeral, the 39th president will be buried beside his wife at their home in Plains, Ga. President Biden, one of the five living presidents who attended Mr. Carter’s state funeral earlier Thursday in Washington,

On Thursday, all living presidents and spouses attended Jimmy Carter's funeral, except Michelle Obama. Here's why.

Thursday's services capped six days of remembrance for Carter, who died on Dec. 29 at the age of 100. Following the honors in Washington, it was his wish to be buried in his hometown of Plains, next to his beloved wife of 77 years, Rosalynn Carter.

The late U.S. president was remembered during his state funeral as a man who put honesty and kindness above partisan politics.

Only three family members spoke during the funeral at the National Cathedral in Washington, but many more attended the services and are expected in Plains. Ga.

The Secret Service protects former presidents until they day. In Carter's case, the agents' solemn mission lasted 49 years and two months.

As the 39th president is eulogized at Washington National Cathedral, Biden tells mourners his long-ago predecessor “taught me ... the strength of character.”