Michael Jackson's funeral on September 4, befitting history's greatest pop act and king of music, cost his estate upward of $1 million. Photo Credit: AFPNovember 10, 2009, (Sawf News) - Michael Jackson's funeral on September 4, befitting history's greatest pop act and king of music, cost his estate upward of $1 million.
According to court documents unsealed on Tuesday, November 10, the Forest Lawn Cemetery alone was paid $855,730.
Janet Jackson fronted $49,372.50 as advance to Forest Lawn for mortuary services. The money was later paid back to her by the estate, reports TMZ.
Itemized funeral expenses include:
Entombing Jackson inside the Grand Mausoleum $590,000
Security $175,089
Burial dress $35,000
Additional cars and security $30,000
Casket $25,000
Flowers $16,000
Invitations and programs $11,716
Framing of photo next to the casket $3,682
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