President Theodore Roosevelt Buried Without Pomp, Ceremony, Flowers, 1919

From The Alamance Gleaner, Graham, N.C., Jan. 9, 1919

Roosevelt Buried Without Pomp, Ceremony, or Flowers

Oyster Bay, N.Y.—Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, 26^th President of the United States, who died at his home on Sagamore Hill, was laid to rest without pomp or ceremony in Young’s Memorial cemetery in the village. He was buried on a knoll overlooking Long Island sound, a plot he and Mrs. Roosevelt selected soon after he left the White House.

In the words of the clergyman who conducted the funeral service, “America’s most typical American, known in every corner of the earth, will go to his grave as a quiet, democratic, Christian country gentleman, beloved by his neighbors.”

After prayers at the Roosevelt home, at which only members of the family were present, the funeral service was held at 12:45 o’clock in Christ Episcopal church, the little old frame structure where for years the Colonel and his family worshipped.

At the request of Mrs. Roosevelt, no flowers were sent. The altar was decorated with laurel placed on it for the Christmas season. Also in conformance with Mrs. Roosevelt’s wishes, there was no music and no eulogy, but only the simple service of the Episcopal church, conducted by the pastor, Rev. George E. Talmage.