Michael Jackson's Funeral Expenses Revealed

Posted by Michael Melchor on 11.11.2009

Plus: Janet fronted money for the service?

Michael Jackson's Forest Lawn funeral costs have been unveiled thanks to documents just unsealed by the court.

Itemized costs include (but are not limited to):

The costs for the Glendale Police Department and city support: $175,086.31.
Internment: $590,000
Upkeep of the mausoleum: $88,500.
The casket coach: $295
Private security, lighting, baby grand piano, fan rentals: $176,020.31.
Framing of a photo of MJ which was placed next to the casket: $3,682.66
Wardrobe for the family: $1,975.50
Flower van: $125

Grand total for the service: $855,730.31

The documents can be viewed here.

Also, the documents show that Michael's sister, Janet, put her money on the line to cover some of the cost of Michael's funeral.

Janet signed an "initial contract with Forest Lawn for mortuary services in the amount of $103,578.50" and paid $49,372.50 of the bill up front.

The special administrators of Michael's estate have been granted permission to pay Janet back the up-front money and to pick up the remainder of her outstanding tab.