Michael Jackson's body could be displayed in a glass coffin

Michael Jackson's body could be displayed in a glass coffin

Michael Jackson's body could be displayed in a glass coffin.
The 50-year-old singer's family are discussing the possibility of placing
the late star in a see-through casket to allow his fans to say goodbye
following his death last Thursday (25.06.09).
However, the idea has reportedly split his siblings and parents because his
mother Katherine and father Joe Jackson are devout Jehovah's witnesses and
according to the faith, it is important to bury bodies quickly after death.
A source told Britain's The Sun newspaper: "The idea is causing internal
stress within the family. The glass casket idea would create so much public
interest it would take time to organise. People would make the pilgrimage
from the other side of the world. The question that keeps coming back is,
'What would Michael have wanted?' "
Meanwhile, Joe has announced the 'Thriller' singer's funeral will not be
held until the results of the second autopsy are released.
He said: "We're searching to see what happened to Michael. I want to see how
this autopsy is coming out, the second autopsy. I'm expecting to hear about
it real soon."
The music executive has revealed he suspects "foul play" surrounds his son's
death.
He said: "Michael was dead before he left the house. I'm suspecting foul
play somewhere."
Joe also denied rumours the family plan to bury the singer at his former
Neverland Ranch.
He said: "That's not true."
Michael's father also spoke of his regret that the "superstar" is unable to
see how much his death has shocked and affected fans around the world.
He explained: "One thing I wish would have happened with Michael is that he
could have been here to see all this. Michael was a superstar all over the
world. He was loved in every country.
"He tried his hardest to please everybody. He helped the sick, the blind. He
was glad to do it. I've seen Michael go and cry about it. He felt sorry for
the people he was helping. His legacy will still go on."
Meanwhile, the family are reportedly hoping to hold a global funeral
celebration for one billion of Michael's fans.
Dozens of memorial events will be held in cities across the globe at the
same time to allow everyone to unite for a universal celebration of his
life.
Civil rights leader Reverend Al Sharpton met with Joe and Katherine at their
home in Encino, California.
They discussed organising the "upbeat" send-off to help Michael's three
children, Prince Michael, 12, Paris, 11, and seven-year-old Prince Michael
II cope with losing their father.
Rev Sharpton said: "The family are particularly concerned with creating an
upbeat view of Jackson for the sake of his children. They are very worried
about his children - that they don't grow up with a distorted world view."
A senior Los Angeles Police chief added: "We are preparing for an event of
historic proportions. We will be co-operating closely with the family once
they have decided where to hold the funeral."