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Burial

Chronicle Of A Death We Can't Accept

nytimes.com | THOMAS G. LONG | Posted 11.02.2009 | Living


For the first time in history, the actual presence of the dead at their own funerals has become optional, even undesirable, lest the body break the il...

One More for Michael Jackson

Gotham Chopra | Posted 10.19.2009 | Entertainment


Gotham Chopra

It feels like some closure is upon us and Michael gets to go underground. That said, I could have sworn he once told me he wanted to be cremated when he was all done.

Revolting Revelation: Michael Jackson Still Not Allowed Burial

Francesca Biller-Safran | Posted 08.25.2009 | Entertainment


Francesca Biller-Safran

It's been more than a month since Michael Jackson's demise and still no burial, cremation, resting place, or any manifestation of "closure" for this fallen King of Pop.