AP Source: No public Neveralnd memorial planned

AP Source: No public Neveralnd memorial planned
The Associated Press
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A person familiar with the situation says there no public memorial is planned for Michael Jackson at Neverland Ranch.

Santa Barbara officials discussed the possibility a memorial or public viewing could occur Thursday.

But the person, who is not authorized to speak for the family and requested anonymity, said nothing is planned for Neverland at least through Friday. The source says it appears more likely a funeral and burial will take place in Los Angeles. The family has the final say.

The person says billionaire Thomas Barrack, who owns Neverland in a joint venture with Jackson, sought an exemption to bury the singer at the ranch. But the person says it's a complicated process and it couldn't be done for a burial this week.

Published 7/1/09 by


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  • Why can't you just leave Micheal alone...why do you have to bring up all the negative information. Seriously it makes me sick
    Anonymous 7/1/09 Reply
  • i'm curse to see if they have anything for Michale Jackson@Neverland what it will be?????,mabey a full blown out thing?????
    KerriL5 7/1/09 Reply
  • I hope to God that MJ's family decides not to have a public viewing. MJ was such a private person. He was never afforded the opportunity to live a private life. Please bury him in a dignified manner. I am sure he would not want to have millions of...
    Anonymous 7/1/09 Reply
  • Yes and he took over the ranch when Michael defaulted on the loan..It is not a joint venture Thomas Barrack owns the ranch he paid
    off Michael's debt to Neverland..
    Anonymous 7/1/09 Reply