Lisa Marie Presley’s sarcophagus was unveiled Sunday ahead of her memorial service at Graceland.
The daughter of the king of rock and roll Elvis Presley will be buried next to her son Benjamin, who died by suicide in July 2020 at the age of 27, in the courtyard of the clan complex. He also confronts his heartbroken father. 1977 attack.
Photos of Lisa and Benjamin together were placed in front of their monuments, Daily Mail reports.
Benjamin’s sarcophagus had to be moved to make room for his mother.
The plaque that sits above Presley’s grave is currently covered with a tarp.
A public service will be held for Presley on Monday.
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A tarp protects the plaque leading to Presley’s grave.
Presley will be buried next to her son Benjamin, who died by suicide in 2020.
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A stage and hundreds of chairs have been set up in the backyard of Presley’s family home in Memphis, where large crowds are expected to attend the late singer’s public service, the Daily Mail reported. Personal service must be in advance.
Flower compositions are collected and placed in a row on the property.
The mother of four died of cardiac arrest on January 12 at the age of just 54.
According to the Los Angeles County Coroner, Presley’s official cause of death has not been determined following an initial autopsy.
Presley will be buried next to a fountain in Graceland Gardens.
A private service should be held prior to the public ceremony.
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Fans left photos and flowers on Graceland’s doorstep
A stage was set in Graceland’s courtyard ahead of Sunday’s memorial service.
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Presley, who lost his father when he was nine, has previously said he hated the lawns of Graceland and the family square where Elvis’ parents are buried.
“The back lawn of Graceland is basically a cemetery. How many people have family graves in the garden? How many people remember their fate and death every @#%$ day? All the graves are lined up and there’s a place waiting for me next to my grandmother,” he told Playboy in 2003.
“Are you planning to be buried there?” to the question, he answered: “I’m sure I’ll end up there. Or I shrink my head and put it in a glass case in the living room. I will bring more tourists to Graceland this way.
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