MJ to be buried in concrete wrapped coffin to ward off grave robbersAugust 31st, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's coffin will be encased in thick concrete to protect it from grave robbers. The King of Pop's funeral will be held in the family's compound at a walled Los Angeles cemetery on September 3.
MJ's kids to place 'Goodbye Daddy' notes in his coffinAugust 30th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's kids have written 'Goodbye Daddy' notes which will be placed in his coffin on his burial day, his brother Marlon has revealed. According to the former Jackson 5 member, the notes will be placed in his coffin alongside the singer's trademark single white glove.
MJ's brain 'returned' to his familyAugust 8th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson may be finally laid to rest as his brain has been returned to his family. It was removed from his corpse, for pathologists had to carry out tests in a bid to find out the reason behind his sudden demise.
Was MJ's family crying over an empty coffin at his memorial?July 17th, 2009 NEW YORK - Michael Jackson's memorial service was a tear-filled affair for fans around the world, but speculations are rife that his family was actually crying over an empty coffin that day (July 7). There have been reports that the Late King of Pop's brain was not in the casket with his body, but now insiders have claimed that there was nothing inside the coffin.
MJ's coffin moved to basement of Forest Lawn Memorial ParkJuly 14th, 2009 LONDON - Late Michael Jackson's coffin has been secretly moved in Motown founder Berry Gordy's private crypt at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, according to the sources. The Jackson family decided to move the casket after the Thriller hitmaker's fans started gathering try and get a look at the coffin.
Jackson's daughter Paris pays tearful tribute at memorial serviceJuly 8th, 2009 LONDON - Late King of Pop Michael Jackson's daughter Paris, made her first public statement as she paid tribute to the superstar by calling him "the best father I could imagine" at his memorial service in Los Angeles. The emotional tribute by the 11-year-old girl, who Jackson shielded from public view during his life, capped a sombre, spiritual ceremony that celebrated the superstar's work through his life.
Jackson's death certificate leaves cause unanswered; brain still being tested by coronersJuly 8th, 2009 Jackson's death certificate leaves cause unknown
LOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson's death certificate has been released without a listed cause of death and a coroner said investigators are still testing the singer's brain. Public health officials issued the death certificate on Tuesday, the same day public and private memorials were held in Los Angeles.
Michael Jackson's burial still a mysteryJuly 8th, 2009 WASHINGTON - While Michael Jackson's memorial service was a star-studded public event, it is still not clear where his body was taken for burial after it left the Staples Center in Los Angeles. According to police in Los Angeles, the hearse carrying Jackson's golden casket would be taken to a cemetery.
Michael Jackson's mum 'turns his teen bedroom into shrine'July 7th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's mother has reportedly turned his teenage bedroom into a memorial. Katherine was reportedly suggested to "build a sanctuary" to help her cope with the tragic loss of her son.
Michael Jackson's brain taken out for tests before burialJuly 5th, 2009 LONDON - King of Pop Michael Jackson, whose funeral is slated for Tuesday morning, will be buried without his brain. The singer's brain has been taken out for neurological tests.
Jackson to be buried sans his brainJuly 5th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson, who died of a suspected cardiac arrest at his Beverly Hills mansion on June 25, is going to be buried - without his brain. As the late King of Pop's family prepares for the singer's funeral on Tuesday, they have been told his brain would be held back for tests.
Jackson to be buried in a $25,000 coffinJuly 4th, 2009 LONDON - King of Pop Michael Jackson is likely to be buried in a $25,000 solid bronze casket, just like soul legend James Brown. Known as the Promethean, the coffin has a hand-polished 14-carat gold-plate finish and blue velvet-lined interior, reported thesun.co.uk.
Michael Jackson's body to be buried in his Neverland ranchJuly 1st, 2009 LONDON - Pop legend Michael Jackson's body will be taken to his beloved Neverland ranch where grieving fans can say their goodbyes and it is expected to be buried there this weekend. His coffin will be driven through Los Angeles before making a 130-mile journey to Neverland, site of the superstar's former fantasy home, reported thesun.co.uk.
Jacko to make last journey to Neverland ranchJuly 1st, 2009 LONDON - Late King of Pop Michael Jackson is all set to make his final journey to his former home Neverland ranch, where his body will lie in state so that thousands of grieving fans can say their goodbyes. His coffin will be driven through Los Angeles, and will make a 130-mile journey to Neverland-the site of the superstar's former fantasy home.
Jackson's body to be displayed in glass coffin?June 30th, 2009 LONDON - Pop legend Michael Jackson's body could be displayed in a glass coffin to allow fans from across the world to say their final goodbyes to the late superstar. The 50-year-old singer's family is discussing the possibility of placing his body in a see-through casket to allow his fans to say their goodbyes following his death last Thursday, reports contactmusic.com.
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