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Michael Jackson's Grave Is Unfilled—The Truth Revealed! |
After Michael Jackson died unexpectedly on June 25, 2009, and nearly 12 days after the world saw his 14-karat gold coffin covered in blue velvet (which he wasn't in) at his public dedication in Los Angeles' Staples Community, it was still a contentious question where the Jacksons would bury him.
Many reports predicted that Jackson would be covered in Hollywood's #1, Timberland Yard Remembrance Park, where Walt Disney, Sammy Davis Jr., and Liberace were discharged.
Others expected better plans to turn his beloved Neverland farm into a memorial site for fans and the public to honor the artist, like Elvis' Graceland. Unfortunately, neither happened, and you'll be surprised by Michael Jackson's fate after his open memorial service.
Jackson family during Michael Jackson's dedication
According to reports, the Jackson family initially believed that the Ruler of Pop should have been buried at his Neverland farm, 150 miles northwest of Los Angeles, where he lived until 2005 and was inseparable from.
Jackson used to take the Katherine train from his house to his private zoo, so a spot was chosen near the farm's train station.
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Covering a body outside a cemetery is illegal in California. The family expected to challenge this, with Jermaine Jackson, the artist's sibling, saying, ‘individuals who create the regulations can change the regulations.’
Michael Jackson's Neverland Valley Farm
However, getting legitimate assent would have taken a long time, and if Jackson was covered at Neverland, his family would have to work with neighbors to open the area as a travel destination like Graceland. Until the law is accepted and designs are agreed upon, Jackson will be buried in Woodland Grass Dedication Park.
According to US media reports citing a family friend, the Jacksons needed the casket buried in concrete after the covert memorial service out of fear that a frenzied fan would uncover it.
Katherine Jackson, Michael Jackson's mother, was so afraid someone would take his body that she saved his cadaver on ice for a long time before settling the family dispute and incinerated her son's remains to prevent evil from raiding his grave.
The family kept the secret for Michael's safety and satisfaction. Katherine revealed the truth to a few confidants.
Michael Jackson’s Secret Dedication
Thus, on September 3, 2009, the family held a private entombment administration at Woods Yard in Glendale, California, where Michael's empty coffin was buried in the Incomparable Tomb. Around 200 of their closest friends, including Michael's ex Lisa Marie Presley and longtime partner Elizabeth Taylor, attended the cozy service.
After the small service and burying the unfilled casket in the sepulcher, the Jackson family chose a nostalgic place to say goodbye. Michael's unique Neverland farm was used to disperse his remains.
Especially by ‘The Giving Tree’, one of his favorite spots on the property, where he spent hours writing and reading verse. Close sources say the family believed he would find happiness in a natural place after death.
At Neverland, Michael Jackson performed ‘The Giving Tree’
A family source said Michael's three children, Sovereign, Paris, and Cover, can visit the farm whenever they need to, even though he sold the 2,700-acre section of land near St. Nick Barbara for $22.5 million (now available for $67 million).
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Michael Jackson Covered, Where?
The Holly Porch Fantastic Sepulcher at Glendale Woodland Yard Remembrance Park covers Jackson.
The Glendale, North Los Angeles graveyard is five miles from Hollywood.
Bette Davis, Lucille Ball, Humphrey Bogart, and Clark Peak are covered similarly.
After Jackson died, his family buried his casket in concrete out of concern for his body.
He wore his stage outfit and the famous white gloves from his music career.
‘We Miss You’
A £18,000 gold final resting place covered his body.
Before covering the final resting place, Jackson's children wrote “Daddy we love you, we miss you”.
CCTV cameras with sensors alert safety officers to gatecrashers.
Holly Porch Great Sepulcher at Glendale Backwoods Yard Commemoration Park, Hollywood, North Los Angeles, covers him.
Clark Peak and Humphrey Bogart are also featured.
May I Visit Michael Jackson's Grave?
Where Jackson is covered is closed to the public and surrounded by high walls; visitors need ID.
CCTV cameras with sensors around his grave alert safety officers to potential intruders.
Visitors can visit the cemetery but not Jackson's release site.
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