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No viewing of Michael Jackson body in Neverland

01 July 2009 @ 10:51 pm ET

The family of Michael Jackson on Wednesday announced that contrary to previous reports, the singers body will not be available for public viewing at the starts Neverland home.

"Contrary to previous news reports, the Jackson family is officially stating that there will be no public or private viewing at Neverland," says a Jackson family statement. "Plans are underway regarding a public memorial for Michael Jackson, and we will announce those plans shortly."

Details of Jackson's funeral have still not been made public, according to reports from PEOPLE the King of Pop's family had requested that the star be buried in his former Neverland home.

The family was however not able to obtain a residential exemption required for a burial on private property, PEOPLE reported.

Jackson's will does not specify how he wanted to be laid to rest, this has left many speculating where he will be buried or if he will be cremated.

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On 2 July 2009 at 7:30 PM, shirnelle wrote:
I know that the family of the late Michael Jackson requested no veiwing of the body.But i think that is not right because he was loved by all and even more than we know,but I can also understand the family pain and what their are goin through right now .But l think that the family should also consider that so much people just want to see him for the last time because when he is place in the earth we only can see him when we get to heaven so please us the people the chance to see him one more time.
On 3 July 2009 at 2:08 AM, Deborah wrote:
I think the family should allow a public viewing of the body of Michael Jackson, for the simple fact is that he a more fans than anyone could imagine. I am one of them, because I had been watching him since he was with the Jackson Five. In other words, I practically grew up with Michael by watching him on T.V. over the years since I was a kid. I, myself am 43 years old.
On 4 July 2009 at 7:45 PM, Bobbie wrote:
I am from Chesterton Indiana a short distance from Gary Indiana. I can remember when the Jacksons were just getting started. My heart goes out to the Jackson family's loss. Michael was a one of a kind. My prayers are with Michaels family. Michael will be missed. Mr&Mrs Jackson--he was your son. Please do what is right for your family and Michaels resting place. Please give Michael is dignity at last. He will live on forever in our hearts.

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