Dead stars and classic art will surround Michael Jackson

By doris | Published: September 3, 2009

Full Story at CNN.com

Only his family and closest friends will attend the private funeral inside the ornate Great Mausoleum on the grounds of Forest Lawn cemetery in Glendale, California.

The news media, which has closely covered every aspect of Jackson’s death, will be kept at a distance, with cameras no closer than the cemetery’s main gate.

Little is known about the planned ceremony, though CNN has confirmed that singer Gladys Knight, a longtime friend to Jackson, will perform. Her song has not been disclosed.

The massive mausoleum, which is normally open to tourists, was closed Wednesday as preparations were completed for the funeral. A security guard blocking its entrance said it would reopen to the public on Friday.

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One Comment

  1. david
    Posted September 4, 2009 at 6:28 am | Permalink

    Classic art?
    The last supper in stainglass, lol!
    So fitting is it that Jackson is sounded by cheap copies of priceless art and sculpture. One is reminded of his carefree shopping spree where he pointed to every other piece of junk art and sculpture in a mall store. What goes around comes around and it has for him. Amen.

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