Dolly Parton died on August 25, 2026, at the age of 80, following a short battle with cancer. After her death, her family announced that she would be buried in a small private ceremony reserved exclusively for family members.
The funeral took place on August 28, 2026, at Woodlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum in Nashville, Tennessee, where Dolly Parton was laid to rest beside her husband of nearly 60 years, Carl Dean, who died in March 2025.
News of Dolly Parton’s burial was confirmed by her niece, Lainey Mae Parton, who shared a tribute to her on social media, expressing her grief over the loss of her aunt.
Dolly Parton’s family had previously announced that she would be buried in a private family ceremony because that was the wish she had expressed while she was still alive.
Her nephew, Brian Seaver, said Dolly Parton also had a specific wish regarding her final resting place, saying she wanted to be buried in a simple and modest setting.
Dolly Parton leaves behind a remarkable legacy in music, having become one of the most influential and celebrated artists in country music.
She gained international fame through songs such as “Jolene” and “I Will Always Love You,” which helped establish her as a global music icon.
