Burial Site Still Not Decided
Some of Michael Jackson’s brothers plan to seek permission to bury his body at Neverland Ranch, the Xanadu-like estate at which the King of Pop once held court but where he vowed never to return again, sources close to the family told ABCNews.com.
State officials said the process to establish a cemetery in a residential area could take weeks. Adding to the delay, sources said, was a push by Jackson’s mother, Katherine,, 79, that the family find an alternative place for burial out of respect for the singer’s wish that he never return to Neverland.
Jackson made no arrangements for his burial in his will, written in 2002 and made public last week. His mother was the only family member, aside from his children, mentioned in the will, and her opinion carries considerable weight in any decision the family ultimately makes, sources said. Read on…
In addition to Neverland being a candidate for Michael’s burial, the family also has Forest Lawn Cemetery in Hollywood Hills in mind. Rumors abound as to which it will be.
In order for Jackson to be buried at Neverland the family would need to get permits. But the county officials say that they haven’t been contacted. However something is in the works at the former Jackson home. Workers have been spotted on the grounds, cleaning up the 2,800 acre estate.