Dolly Parton’s final resting place has been revealed following the heartbreaking news of the country music legend’s death at age 80. According to the details shared by her family, Parton will be laid to rest beside her husband, Carl Thomas Dean, who died in March 2025 at age 82 after nearly six decades of marriage. Dean was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, where a mausoleum plaque bears both of their names, along with an inscription marking their May 30, 1966 wedding. The memorial also features images representing their childhood homes, a touching reminder of the very different beginnings that eventually brought the couple together. Parton’s family has said that, according to her wishes, the funeral will be a small and private gathering attended only by immediate family members. Fans around the world have instead been encouraged to honor her through messages and tributes, while donations have been suggested for her Imagination Library, the literacy charity she supported for decades.

Long before her passing, Parton had also spoken about how she wanted her final goodbye to feel. Her nephew Bryan Seaver recalled that she once told him she wanted to rest comfortably after a lifetime of wearing elaborate rhinestones and performing beneath bright lights. She had even selected a song for her funeral: the traditional country-gospel hymn “If We Never Meet Again,” which carries a message about meeting again beyond this life. Parton had explained that the song was also played at her father’s funeral, giving the choice a deeply personal meaning. As tributes continue from fans and fellow artists, her final resting place beside Carl reflects the enduring bond that remained at the center of her private life. Her music, generosity, and unmistakable personality, meanwhile, ensure that her influence will continue long after the final farewell.