Michael Jackson's Funeral Plans Posted by Music 1 July, 2009 - 9:59 AM

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Update 3 July
Details of Michael Jackson's memorial ceremony have finally been revealed. TMZ.com says that on Tuesday morning LA time a motorcade will go from Forest Lawn Mortuary to the Staples Center complex where the public memorial will be held. Richard Reid has revealed that tickets to the event will cost $25 US dollars to attend. Reports say that Michael's family are fighting to have the star buried at his former home, Neverland.

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Various reports are doing the rounds regarding Michael Jackson's funeral and memorial arrangements.

According to TMZ, a massive 30-car motorcade is set to return Jackson's body from Los Angeles to the Neverland ranch, where the public will be invited to a memorial service. However Santa Barbara County officials have not been contacted by the Jackson family.

The Los Angeles Times also reports that a source believes that a public memorial and funeral service will also be held at the 19,000-seat Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles. Afterwards the procession would then move onto Neverland Ranch for a somewhat smaller service for family, friends and the music industry.

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