But if you call any of the Forest Lawn Memorial Park and Mortuaries a cemetery, you would be remiss.

CNN: Jackson could rest with the stars if buried at Forest Lawn Memorial

Earlier in the day, the Jackson family had a private ceremony ahead of the memorial at Forest Lawn cemetery.

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Fans will be able to pay their respects in the grounds of California's Forest Lawn cemetery, but not at the mausoleum where the pop star was laid to rest.

BBC: Michael Jackson fans to have cemetery access

The private ceremony will take place at Holly Terrace in The Great Mausoleum at Glendale Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, California, and "will be limited to family and close friends, " the statement said.

CNN: Michael Jackson will be buried on his 51st birthday

More than two months after his death, the pop singer will be interred in a private ceremony Thursday evening at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, California, the Jackson family said.

CNN: Judge orders estate to pay for Jackson burial

"We will be working closely with Forest Lawn to ensure the safety of those who want to pay their respects to Michael Jackson while ensuring the safety of others who are coming to the cemetery to pay respects to their loved ones, " he added.

BBC: Michael Jackson fans to have cemetery access

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On July 7, Jackson's family and friends gathered at Forest Lawn's Hollywood Hills cemetery for a short service just before a public tribute to the singer in downtown Los Angeles.

CNN: Judge orders estate to pay for Jackson burial