Michael Jackson Michael Jackson Michael Jackson's family gathered to say goodbye for the last time.

The King Of Pop's loved ones arrived at the Forest Lawn Memorial Park in the hills above Los Angeles to pay their final respects.

Michael's parents Joe and Katherine led mourners into the cemetery hall at the private funeral.

The late singer's gold-plated coffin was then taken to his public memorial service at the Staples Centre in central LA.

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Thousands of fans who won tickets to the ceremony flocked to the site ahead of the memorial.

Around 17,000 people watched the show at the venue itself, with millions more tuning in via television across the world.

It's not yet been revealed where Michael's body will be taken after the memorial.

The singer died aged 50 after suffering a cardiac arrest at his rented home in Los Angeles on Thursday 26th June.