Wednesday, 11 November 2009

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Michael Jackson laid to rest in a $35,000 suit

King of pop given a lavish funeral

Michael Jackson died in June this year

It indeed was a funeral befitting a king. 



Michael Jackson was laid to rest in September in a lavish ceremony that cost at least $1 million - with the expenses covered by his estate, court documents show. 



The funeral bill alone from Forest Lawn Cemetery totaled $855,730, which included entombing Jackson inside the Grand Mausoleum, costing $590,000.

His casket cost $25,000, his burial garments came to $35,000, while $175,089 was spent on security. 



Among a list of other expenses:



• $3,682 for framing of a photograph of Jackson next to his casket 



• $1,975 for wardrobe costs for the family



• $11,716 for invitations/programs 



• $16,000 for flowers 


$30,000 for additional cars and security.