LOS ANGELES – Representatives for Michael Jackson’s family said yesterday he would be buried on August 29th, which would have been the pop star’s 51st birthday, as they outlined plans for a private ceremony with family and friends.
The burial will happen at 10am that day at Glendale Forest Lawn Memorial Park, in a suburb of Los Angeles, a family spokesman said in a statement. “The Jackson family once again wishes to express its gratitude to Michael’s fans around the world for their support during these difficult times,” the spokesman said.
On Monday, the New York Daily News reported Joe Jackson, the singer’s father, said the family recently finalised plans to lay Jackson to rest on what would have been his birthday.
The singer died on June 25th after cardiac arrest, and his family held a public memorial on July 7th in Los Angeles. – (Reuters)