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Washington National Cathedral to Host Funeral Service for Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE
Hat tip, Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Alexandria, Virginia
NEWS & MEDIA
Cathedral to Host Funeral Service for Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE
October 23, 2025
WASHINGTON – Washington National Cathedral will host the funeral service for world-renowned ethologist and conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, on November 12, 2025, at 11:00 am. Dr. Goodall’s life and work made an indelible mark on our understanding of humankind and the environments we all share.
Initially recognized for her groundbreaking work with chimpanzees, Dr. Goodall’s observation of tool-use in non-human animals is known as the moment that “redefined humankind.” This finding was followed by many others during her research of wild chimpanzees, including the existence of strong mother-infant bonds, meat-eating and hunting, primitive warfare, altruism, and compassion. Dr. Goodall’s findings influenced fields of human health, evolution, and ecology.
Her passion and ingenuity made Dr. Goodall a singular figure in scientific and philosophical thought. In 1977 she founded the Jane Goodall Institute, which has grown into a global network of 26 chapters. Her youth empowerment program, Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots, will soon mark the 35th anniversary of its’ founding on the porch of Jane’s home in Tanzania with a dozen young people, and is now active in more than 75 countries. As a UN Messenger of Peace since 2002, Dr. Goodall’s efforts were marked by her tireless commitment to inspiring individuals around the world to take action and make a difference. As a passionate advocate, she supported a broad range of causes and organizations over her lifetime, using her platform to support human rights, animal welfare, species and environmental protection, and many other crucial issues.
Service participants include:
• Officiants: The Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde, Bishop, Episcopal Diocese of Washington, and The Very Rev. Randolph Marshall Hollerith, Dean, Washington National Cathedral
• Preacher: The Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde, Bishop, Episcopal Diocese of Washington
• Tributes are expected to be offered by a member of the Goodall family, and other speakers to be announced
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MEDIA CONTACT:
Ari Geller
ari@gellerstrategies.com
202-689-4985
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Cathedral to Host Funeral Service for Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE
October 23, 2025
WASHINGTON – Washington National Cathedral will host the funeral service for world-renowned ethologist and conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, on November 12, 2025, at 11:00 am. Dr. Goodall’s life and work made an indelible mark on our understanding of humankind and the environments we all share.
Initially recognized for her groundbreaking work with chimpanzees, Dr. Goodall’s observation of tool-use in non-human animals is known as the moment that “redefined humankind.” This finding was followed by many others during her research of wild chimpanzees, including the existence of strong mother-infant bonds, meat-eating and hunting, primitive warfare, altruism, and compassion. Dr. Goodall’s findings influenced fields of human health, evolution, and ecology.
Her passion and ingenuity made Dr. Goodall a singular figure in scientific and philosophical thought. In 1977 she founded the Jane Goodall Institute, which has grown into a global network of 26 chapters. Her youth empowerment program, Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots, will soon mark the 35th anniversary of its’ founding on the porch of Jane’s home in Tanzania with a dozen young people, and is now active in more than 75 countries. As a UN Messenger of Peace since 2002, Dr. Goodall’s efforts were marked by her tireless commitment to inspiring individuals around the world to take action and make a difference. As a passionate advocate, she supported a broad range of causes and organizations over her lifetime, using her platform to support human rights, animal welfare, species and environmental protection, and many other crucial issues.
Service participants include:
• Officiants: The Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde, Bishop, Episcopal Diocese of Washington, and The Very Rev. Randolph Marshall Hollerith, Dean, Washington National Cathedral
• Preacher: The Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde, Bishop, Episcopal Diocese of Washington
• Tributes are expected to be offered by a member of the Goodall family, and other speakers to be announced
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MEDIA CONTACT:
Ari Geller
ari@gellerstrategies.com
202-689-4985
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Much love, Jane. 
