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Holly Terrace at Forest Lawn in Glendale, CA, is the mausoleum where Michael Jackson was buried on September 3, 2009
Many aspects of the Great Mausoleum in Glendale, CA, would have delighted Michael Jackson. It is, in its way, a kind of necrological version of his Neverland, filled with Hollywood pomp, kitsch and idiosyncrasy: rolling hills; art so classic, it’s almost camp; and an impressive collection of the relics of the famous dead. But above all, Michael Joseph Jackson’s family will take comfort in knowing that their often reclusive son will probably be undisturbed by prying fans and press. “Security was highly critical in the final decision,” a source close to the family tells TIME. “[Michael's brother] Randy Jackson was tasked with checking out all of these places, and he worked with the family to make sure Michael will be protected all the time. That was a high priority.”
Originally posted 2011-03-03 17:27:29.