Funeral Cars Kept Away from Jackson Burial
More than two months after his death, Michael Jackson’s body was finally laid to rest in Forest Lawn Cemetery today. But in order to keep the ceremony private, funeral cars were not allowed in the area other than the hearses that carried Jackson’s closest family and friends.
You might wonder what happened in the days following his death when his casket was carried from the Staples Center where his memorial service was held to the popular Forest Lawn Cemetery. Apparently, the body only remained there for a short time before being shipped to medical examiners in the area for a proper autopsy.
You may recognize some of the names that rode in the hearse to the cemetery for the final burial. LaToya Jackson, Joe Jackson, Janet Jackson and Don King rode in the main hearse while other funeral cars with friends and family members followed close behind. The hearses and funeral cars were loaned to the family and chauffeured by a local dealer – United Royal Coach. Regardless of how you feel about Michael Jackson, It was a classy way to bury the man who had given so many people the joy of music.
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