Michael Jackson’s funeral date finalized

Aug 08, 2009
Michael Jackson’s father Joseph said that his son would be buried at the Forest Lawn cemetery in Los Angeles. The ceremony will take place on late singer’s birthday on August 29. Other details are yet to be finalized.

Joseph Jackson also denied rumors that there were plans to bury Michael Jackson in his Neverland mansion in California.

Michael Jackson has died from a heart attack on June 25. However, Jackson’s funeral was delayed until the results of toxicology tests were ready.

Jackson was given a public memorial service on July 7. It was broadcasted all over the world and featured performances by Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie, Mariah Carey, Jennifer Hudson and Usher.