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Jackson Family Squabbling Over Funeral Arrangements

MJACKSON03087x.jpg Michael Jackson’s business manager Dr. Tohme Tohme has revealed that the king of pop's family has been butting heads over funeral arrangements, but so far it looks like Katherine Jackson has been getting her way.

Michael's brothers and father Joe wanted a shrine for Michael at the Neverland Ranch, but his mother and sisters vetoed the plan. Jackson's brothers also wanted an open casket funeral and a procession tomorrow, but Katherine nixed the idea, saying she felt an open coffin would be "ghoulish" and harmful to Michael’s three children.

A family friend tells The Daily Mail:

    "The family is fiercely divided. You’ve got the brothers on one hand, who all want to perform and turn the funeral into a showbiz extravaganza, and then you have Katherine on the other side who is a deeply religious woman and is determined that this won’t descend into a circus."

Katherine supposedly told Michael's longtime manager Frank DiLeo that she will be the one calling the shots on the public memorial service on Tuesday, which will be held at the Staples Center. The Mail reports that one of Michael's trademark sequined gloves and a black fedora will be placed on top of his closed casket.



Do you think the funeral should be open or closed casket?

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Posted by: Anonymous

So the casket will be closed??? oh no, I wanted to see him the last time, I'd say it's very important for many fans!! come on!!!



Posted by: Anonymous

I'm glad the king of pedo is dead.



Posted by: Anonymous

MAKE HIS ROTTING CORPSE MOONWALK!!!!



Posted by: Anonymous

dead dead deadski



Posted by: Anonymous

I pleased to see that Katherine is taking some initiatives in handling this properly and not letting the desires of Joseph and the Jackson 4 take precedent.
Good going Katherine. Protect Michaels legacy AND his children.
And Please keep Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson, and your sorry assed husband Joseph away from the podium and mics tomorrow...do us all a favor.



Posted by: Anonymous

he's dead + dig a hole = throw him in



Posted by: Anonymous

Bury him already. All this is tacky and gross.



Posted by: Anonymous

Who Cares about this stupid child molester. I hope he burns in hell.



Posted by: kmm

The man has been dead for 10 days! Stop with the spectacle and give him a proper burial!!!!



Posted by: Marsha

Bury him with the dignity that he deserves. Let's remember he was aquitted of the charges and what is important now is that the family bury their brother, son, and the kids...a father.

A closed casket is appropirate for this big event..hes been dead for 10 days and I dont think it is appropriate to display him like some freak sideshow. I agree with Katherine.

I would say that the family should have their private service and burial at the cemetery before the event at the Staples Center. I know I dont want my last image of Michael as a frozen corpse in an open casket.

Leave it closed.



Posted by: Anonymous

WACKO JACKO WAS A PEDOPHILE
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WACKO JACKO WAS A PEDOPHILE
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WACKO JACKO WAS A PEDOPHILE



Posted by: Anonymous

Luke 16:22-31 Now the poor man died and was carried away by the angels to Abraham's bosom; and the rich man died also and was buried. 23. In hades he lifted up his eyes, being in torment, and saw Abraham far away and Lazarus in his bosom. 24. And he cried out and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus so that he may dip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, for I am in agony in this flame.' 25. But Abraham said,Child, remember that during your life you received your good things, and likewise Lazarus bad things; but now he is being comforted here, and you are in agony. 26. And besides all this, between us and you there is a great chasm fixed, so that those who wish to come over here to you will not be able, and that none may cross over from there to us.' 27. And he said, Then I beg you, father, that you may send him to my father's house--
28. for I have five brothers--in order that he may warn them, so that they will not also come to this place of torment.' 29. But Abraham said, They have Moses and the Prophets; let them hear them.' 30. But he said, No, father Abraham, but if someone goes to them from the dead, they will repent.' 31. But he said to him, If they do not listen to Moses and the Prophets, they will not be persuded even if someone rose from the dead.
" Repent and believe the Gospel.".
That is the Gospel of Jesus Christ !



Posted by: Anonymous

THE 2:30 COMMENT IS THE TRUTH, AND THATS WHAT WE WANT PEOPLE TO KNOW, BEFORE IT IS TO LATE FOR YOU.AMEN BROTHER



Posted by: Anonymous

they want it closed because there will be too many crazy fans in there fainting and acting crazy if they see him lying in a casket



Posted by: Anonymous

they want it closed because there will be too many crazy fans in there fainting and acting crazy if they see him lying in a casket



Posted by: Anonymous

they want it closed because there will be too many crazy fans in there fainting and acting crazy if they see him lying in a casket



Posted by: Anonymous

How can anyone of you talk like that? Michael gave himself to the world in performance and donating money to different organizations. We are not in a predicament to judge anyone only GOD can do that. No one can say if he molested anyone because we where not there. Let any one of you become famous and you will see how people will blackmail you for your money!



Posted by: Anonymous

May God be merciful to the ones that are commenting negatively. We will all have to answer to death one day.



Posted by: Anonymous

The negative comments made here are absolutely stupid and horrific, it really shows the lack of intelligence in this country, and the judgemental nature of people.



Posted by: Anonymous

For all of you making the negative comments Grow Up!It just goes to show how dumb you really are. He is a Legend. He was here and known before you and will still be remembered when your long gone and forgotten. Think about his kids before you start talking trash. He did alot for us. More than what youll ever do or even think about doing. I grew up with him and will continue to listen to him. And Im proud to share all of it with my son as he grows up. His memory will live on forever! Rest In Peace Michael!I'll always love you and your music!



Posted by: Anonymous

the beatles r the best ever



Posted by: Anonymous

No one really knew who Michael Jackson was except those he let in his life. The rest was just a show on this earth. After all he was the king of pop. And he did it for the world, he let you see only what he wanted you to see, the rest, well that will only be known on the other side. I beleive he was good in heart. And he gave his all to his children and the world.



Posted by: Gina Hughes

Michael Jackson gave us love, Joy and the best entertaiment one could hope for in return he became a victim of corporate greed and media munipulation







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