Michael Jackson Funeral Arrangements Still Unclear

As the world continues to reel over the death of the so-called "King of Pop," Michael Jackson, last Thursday, and questions continue to circulate about the cause of death, funeral arrangements also remain unclear. The only thing for sure: it will be a blockbuster, perhaps the biggest celebrity funeral ever.

The Telegraph indicates that the Jackson family may opt for two funerals, one a private service, and another a public ceremony for fans. According to the Telegraph, Jackson's brother Tito disclosed the option to them. Services are expected to take place later this week.

Meanwhile, the Mirror thinks it will be one ceremony, but with the burial portion private.

The Mirror states:

"Like Princess Diana the family may opt for private burial. There are some who are strongly opposed to the idea of hordes of fans trampling over Michael's grave.

"Like Diana he may be buried somewhere private where only family and close friends can pay their respects. But this would only follow a public funeral which would allow hundreds of thousands of fans to be part of a huge outpouring of grief."

Either way, the family must work closely with the LAPD, to arrange crowd control. There is a potential of an outpouring of the public so great that it would eclipse by far either the funerals of Elvis Presley or Princess Diana. The funeral will likely draw tens, perhaps hundreds of thousands of mourners and hundreds of millions of television viewers.