Dolly Parton’s Funeral Plans Revealed Following Her Death at 80

Dolly Parton’s family has revealed what will happen following the legendary singer’s death—and the plans reflect exactly what the country icon wanted.

According to a statement from her family, Dolly requested a small, private funeral service attended only by immediate family members.

Rather than a large public ceremony, her loved ones are encouraging fans around the world to honor Dolly in their own way by sharing memories and tributes on social media.

The family is also asking fans to consider donating to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, the charity she founded that provides free books to children.

Dolly’s family described her as a global icon whose influence stretched far beyond music, touching lives through her songwriting, acting, philanthropy and generosity.

Her nephew Bryan Seaver, who announced her passing, spoke emotionally about the doors Dolly opened for her family and for generations of artists and dreamers around the world.

Tributes have continued pouring in since her death, including a special tribute from the Empire State Building, which illuminated the New York skyline in pink at 9:25 p.m.—a touching reference to her legendary song “9 to 5.”

Dolly may be gone, but the legacy she built will continue to live on through her music, kindness and charitable work.