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The Los Angeles Times reported that Jackson’s body will not be buried at his Neverland Ranch in Central California due to legal regulations about private residence burials.
The California Highway Patrol and Jackson’s family “discussed some options, and at this point the family has still to decide what they want to do and where they want to go,” Luevano said.
Jackson’s family also released a statement refuting earlier reports that there would be a public viewing at Neverland.
“Contrary to previous news reports, the Jackson family is officially stating there will be no public or private viewing at Neverland,” the statement said.
Other reports surfaced citing plans for a public memorial service and private family funeral at various locations around Los Angeles, but none could be confirmed and spokespersons for Jackson’s family did not return calls or e-mails for comment.
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