This is only the third episode to feature all three of President Bartlet's daughters. The other two are The Dogs of War (2003) and Abu el Banat (2003).
Kristin Chenoweth, who appears in the scene depicting Leo's funeral as her West Wing character Annabeth Schott, also performed at the funeral for John Spencer (Leo McGarry). She sang the song "For Good" from the Broadway musical Wicked, which she had starred in.
The only three members of the main cast, both past and present, missing from Leo (John Spencer)'s funeral service are Sam Seaborn (Rob Lowe), Kate Harper (Mary McCormack) and Mandy Hampton (Moira Kelly).
Vice President Russell (Gary Cole) mentions that Leo was 58 years old. Actor John Spencer was 58 when he died.
This is the only episode of the 7th season where all thirteen of the main cast appear in the opening credits. Despite this, Mary McCormack does not appear.