Its been a full week since Michael Jackson died. So …. When is the King of Pop’s funeral? And where?
So far, the answers have proven surprisingly elusive.
Though Michael’s father, Joe Jackson, has had time to turn up at the BET awards and plug his new record label, the family hasn’t uttered a word about the possibility of a funeral or memorial service.
With solid information scarce, the rumors have been flying. For several days last week, media reports said that the family was planning to bury Michael at his once-beloved Neverland Valley Ranch — following an elaborate motorcade four hours up the coast of Los Angeles with the pop star’s body carried to its final resting place in glass-sided, horse-drawn carriage.
That news touched off a stampede to the central California estate by reporters and devoted fans — who were then told there was nothing happening after all. Meanwhile the mayor of Gary, Indiana, piped up to say that Jacko’s hometown was also planning some kind of memorial service.
Then came a new story: A massive Jackson celebration would be held at the Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles. Or maybe at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. On Sunday. Or maybe on Tuesday night. Wait, make that Tuesday morning.
Stay tuned …
Photo: Michael Jackson fan Jessica Mathis waits outside Neverland (Reuters/ Phil Klein)
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I slowly start feeling you like. I mean, it is a big loss, but keeping his body without the funeral will NOT bring him back to life……… some decency, people…
- Posted by MonikaSo what. Its has only been a week. My Dad funeral took place after 2 weeks, because all the relatives could not agree and had to arrange flights. What is the hurry, the morturary people are very capable of perserving the body.
- Posted by Michael[...] Michael Jackson WILL have a funeral, right?? - Reuters BlogsIts been a full week since Michael Jackson died. So . When is the King of Pop s funeral? And where? So far, the answers have proven surprisingly elusive. Though Michael s father, Joe Jackson, has had time to turn up at the BET awards and [...]
- Posted by African American quilts at SOU - Ashland Daily Tidings | Indianapolias.comI agree. Fair enough that theres been no funeral after aweek i expected that but one would have expected atleast a date. But then again they are a weird family…
- Posted by Laurai mean michael jackson has 2 have a funeral right. who dies without having a funeral or at least some type of memorial service
- Posted by yanaMaybe they are considering cryogenics, the family is a bit weird, so you never know.
- Posted by Boss HossThere will most definitely be a funeral for Michael. He was known worldwide and I believe this is the cause for the delay. The family probably has to adhere to Michael’s wishes as to how and where he wanted to be buried. I’m sure there will also be discussions as to where the funeral will take place and if it will be private or public because he has so many fans.
- Posted by CassandraIT SHLD.BE BETTER TO BE BURIED MICHAEL JACKSON IN HIS RANCH CUZ BEFORE HE DIED HE WANTS TO GO BACK IN NEVERLAND.
- Posted by LORENAThis whole Michael Jackson funeral debacle is starting to remind me of James Brown’s funeral. What is wrong with these people anyway?
- Posted by sc341Why are people showing grief and support for Michael after his death? I can’t help but wonder if all of this attention and positive support would have helped save him….maybe he wouldn’t have had to take drugs to function if you had shown this “love” when he was alive.
It’s really sad to me.
- Posted by Lucy