BOSTON , Massachusetts ( CNN ) -- Services for Sen. Edward Kennedy will be Saturday morning at a Boston church before his burial in Arlington National Cemetery outside Washington , his office announced Wednesday . Sen. Ted Kennedy 's funeral is scheduled for Saturday in Boston , Massachusetts , at the Mission Church . President Obama , who called Kennedy an `` extraordinary leader , '' will deliver a eulogy at the funeral , according to several sources . Kennedy died Tuesday night at his home in Hyannis Port , Massachusetts , after being ill for 15 months with brain cancer . He was 77 . Obama , on vacation at Martha 's Vineyard , Massachusetts , said Wednesday that Americans knew Kennedy 's death was coming for some time , but have been `` awaiting it with no small amount of dread . '' `` The outpouring of love , gratitude and fond memories to which we 've all borne witness is a testament to the way this singular figure in American history touched so many lives , '' Obama said . `` His ideas and ideals are stamped on scores of laws and reflected in millions of lives -- in seniors who know new dignity ; in families that know new opportunity ; in children who know education 's promise ; and in all who can pursue their dream in an America that is more equal and more just , including myself . '' The `` extraordinary good that he did lives on , '' Obama said . Before the funeral , Kennedy 's body will lie in repose Thursday afternoon and Friday in the Smith Center at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library in Boston , said the source , who once worked closely with Kennedy 's office . A memorial service will be held Friday evening at the Smith Center , the source said . Learn about Kennedy 's funeral arrangements » . The funeral will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Basilica in Boston 's Mission Hill section . The church is commonly known as the Mission Church . It is a short distance away from the Kennedy library . Watch bloggers talk about Kennedy 's life » . The burial will take place at 5 p.m. at Arlington , the senator 's office said . Kennedy is eligible for burial at Arlington because of his congressional service and his tenure in the Army from 1951 to 1953 . Army officials and members of Kennedy 's staff met at the cemetery a few weeks ago to discuss a plan for the burial , an official said . The plan was then given to the family by staff members . The proposed grave site is 95 feet south of the grave of Sen. Robert Kennedy , the official said . Robert Kennedy 's grave is , in turn , just steps away from the grave of their brother , President John F. Kennedy . The plot of land is currently covered with grass . At this point , U.S. military ceremonial units have not received orders for participating in a funeral , but military sources said a typical congressional funeral would include military personnel at the internment , a military team to carry the casket , a firing party for a gun salute and a bugler . Any arrangements will depend on the family 's wishes . CNN 's Barbara Starr , John King and Alec Miran contributed to this report .
President Obama calls Sen. Ted Kennedy an `` extraordinary leader '' Massachusetts service Saturday will precede burial in Arlington National Cemetery . Funeral will be at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Basilica in Boston 's Mission Hill section . Body will lie in repose Thursday and Friday at JFK presidential library .