Dolly Parton laid to rest as sister shares tribute

Dolly Parton, the beloved country music icon, was laid to rest in a private funeral service in Nashville on Friday, August 28, 2026. The service was held in accordance with her personal wishes, following her death last week after a brief battle with cancer. Parton was buried next to her husband, Carl Dean, in a simple cotton dress and a pair of her signature high-heeled shoes. The intimate ceremony was attended by family and close friends. Parton's niece, Lainey Mae Parton, shared the news of the funeral in an emotional social media post, confirming the singer had been "laid to rest." The event was planned by Parton herself before her passing.