Jimmy Carter’s funeral observances begin. Here’s what is planned [Video]

Six days of funeral observances for former U.S. president Jimmy Carter began on Saturday in Georgia, where he died on Dec. 29 at the age of 100.

The first events reflect Carter’s climb up the political ladder, from the tiny town of Plains, Ga., to decades on the global stage as a humanitarian and advocate for democracy.

Here is what to know about the initial ceremonies and what happens in the days to come:

Honouring Carter’s rural roots in Georgia

Proceedings began around 10:15 a.m. ET Saturday with the Carter family arriving at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Americus, …