Michael Jackson funeral arrangements in chaos as family's plans axed

Jul 3rd, 2009 - Telegraph

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Fans who had gathered outside the ranch 150 miles north-west of Los Angeles believing they would be allowed to see the body were left disappointed after Jackson's family said there would be no event there.

The plan was undone by a combination of red tape and health and safety concerns. It is illegal in California to bury a body outside a designated cemetery and police were also worried that Neverland, which is approached on a narrow track, could not cope with a massive influx of fans. There was also not enough time to obtain a permit for the viewing.

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