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Michael Jackson's burial was a long time coming, but the King of Pop was laid to rest in style. Jackson was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery in a lavish ceremony - and a $35,000 suit, PEOPLE reports.The entire cost of the ceremony was at least 1 million -- with his estate picking up the tab.
Jackson was entombed inside the Grand Mausoleum which alone cost $590,000. Other expenses included casket cost, burial garments and security.
Jackson was finally buried in a private burial ceremony 70 days after his death. The Jackson family arrived 90 minutes late to the service at Forest Lawn Glendale. Among the high-profile guests attending the private service were Elizabeth Taylor, Stevie Wonder, Al Sharpton and many other friends of Jackson and his family.
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Memorable Michael Moments
Kisses, pajama pants, mysterious bandages, scary baby moments and more make up classic snapshots of the King of Pop. See Them Now >>>
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Memorable Michael Moments
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Michael Jackson starred as the Scarecrow in the 1978 film 'The Wiz.'
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Oprah Winfrey interviewed Jackson in February of 1993.
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Time showed off an Andy Warhol portrait on a 1984 cover at the height of his 'Thriller' popularity.
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Michael Jackson is photographed with Brooke Shields in 1988.
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Michael Jackson hit the court with Michael Jordan during the video shoot for 'Jam' in 1992.
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Jackson attends a Pepsi press conference on February 3, 1992. Jackson accepted the largest individual sponsorship deal in history from Pepsi-Cola in 1983.
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Jackson performs during the halftime show at the Super Bowl XXVII in Pasadena in 1993. The halftime show was a ratings smash.
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Jackson and his wife Lisa Marie Presley kiss on the stage of Radio City Music Hall at the 1994 MTV Video Music Awards. "And they said he wouldn't last," Jackson joked.
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Wearing a black surgical mask, Jackson arrives with companion Debbie Rowe, mother to two of his children, at a performance of the play "Sisterella" in 1996.
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Michael Jackson with baby son Prince and mother Debbie Rowe on cover of OK! Magazine in 1997.
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