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How to watch John McCain's funeral services on TV in Arizona

Watch live coverage of the funeral and memorial services on 12 News.

The death of Senator John McCain is felt by millions across Arizona and the nation.

People have the chance to pay their respects to the man in person, but you can also watch the memorials and services on 12 News throughout the week.

Here is a look at live TV coverage you can expect on 12 News.

Thursday - Arizona funeral for McCain

9 a.m. - 12 News live coverage of the memorial service for John McCain

Follow the motorcade as people line the route between the Arizona State Capitol and the North Phoenix Baptist Church. Emma Jade, Paul Gerke, Mark Curtis and Joe Dana anchor this 12 News special with live TV coverage of the Arizona funeral for the senator.

Speakers include some of McCain's children, Vice President Joe Biden, Larry Fitzgerald and others. There will be performances by the Brophy Student Ensemble and Bryan Jeffries on bagpipe.

Watch First @ 4 for when McCain's body is expected to arrive in Washington D.C. We will have crews in Washington D.C. for additional coverage on 12 News at 5, 12 News at 6 and 12 News at 10.

Friday - McCain to lie in state at the United States Capitol building

7:50 a.m. - NBC Special Report of the national ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda honoring McCain

McCain's colleagues in national politics will honor him in a formal ceremony. Then the public can pay their respects to him as his body lies in state.

MORE: When can I pay my respects to Sen. McCain at the Arizona State Capitol?

Saturday - National memorial service for McCain

6:00 a.m. - NBC Special Report of the National Cathedral service for McCain

Watch as the procession leaves the Capitol. The McCain family will stop at the Vietnam War Memorial, where Cindy McCain will lay a wreath.

Meghan McCain will speak at this service, and son Jimmy McCain will read a poem. Other speakers include former Sen. Joe Libermam, Dr. Henry Kissinger as well as president George W. Bush and Barack Obama.

Songs include the “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” “How Great Though Art,” “America the Beautiful,” and “Danny Boy,” sung by Renee Fleming.

Sunday - Burial of John McCain

8 a.m. - 12 Today coverage of the procession to the U.S. Naval Academy

11 a.m. - 12 News Special Report

A family service and the burial will be private and closed to the public and press.

Stay 12 News and 12News.com for full live coverage of the McCain funeral and memorial services. Learn more about his life at 12News.com/McCain. These live broadcasts are subject to change.

Don't miss 12 News at 5, 12 News at 6 and 12 News at 10 for additional coverage.

MORE: Schedule of memorials and ceremonies honoring John McCain in Phoenix, D.C.

RECAP

Wednesday - McCain at the Arizona State Capitol

READ: 'We are grateful for his life': Thousands gather to honor Sen. McCain at Arizona Capitol

A rare honor in Arizona, McCain's body lies in state Wednesday. There was a private ceremony at 10 a.m. Watch that here:

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