Michael Jackson to lie in glass coffin before being buried at the disused Neverland ranch
It has not been his home since falling into repair in 2003 when he could no longer afford to maintain it, but it looks like Michael Jackson's Neverland ranch could become the late singer's permanent resting place.
The pop megastar, who died last Thursday from a heart attack amid rumours of massive prescription drug use, will be flown to Los Angles tomorrow where he will be driven through the streets before lying in state in a glass coffin at the Santa Barbara ranch where fans can view his body until he is buried on Saturday.
A source said: "The family want to give him a really special send off. They want the carriage to be a surprise for everyone. They want it to add a wow factor to the day. It is being kept hidden and is top secret.
"Thursday will be his final, grand journey from Los Angeles to Neverland. Friday will be the big public event, with fans able to pay their respects.
"Michael always said Neverland kept him young. It seems fitting. On Sunday there will be a memorial service for his family and close friends to mourn in private."
But plans to make the ranch presentable in time will be made harder because of the state it has fallen into.
The source added: "Neverland is a shadow of its former self. It will take a big effort to get it ready for the weekend - let alone turn it into a permanent shrine. But that's what some of the family want."
It has not been his home since falling into repair in 2003 when he could no longer afford to maintain it, but it looks like Michael Jackson's Neverland ranch could become the late singer's permanent resting place.
The pop megastar, who died last Thursday from a heart attack amid rumours of massive prescription drug use, will be flown to Los Angles tomorrow where he will be driven through the streets before lying in state in a glass coffin at the Santa Barbara ranch where fans can view his body until he is buried on Saturday.
A source said: "The family want to give him a really special send off. They want the carriage to be a surprise for everyone. They want it to add a wow factor to the day. It is being kept hidden and is top secret.
"Thursday will be his final, grand journey from Los Angeles to Neverland. Friday will be the big public event, with fans able to pay their respects.
"Michael always said Neverland kept him young. It seems fitting. On Sunday there will be a memorial service for his family and close friends to mourn in private."
But plans to make the ranch presentable in time will be made harder because of the state it has fallen into.
The source added: "Neverland is a shadow of its former self. It will take a big effort to get it ready for the weekend - let alone turn it into a permanent shrine. But that's what some of the family want."
