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The family of Michael Jackson on Wednesday ruled out the possibility of burying the pop star at his Neverland Ranch retreat, saying no private or public services would be held at the estate.Contrary to previous news reports, the Jackson family is officially stating that there will be no public or private viewing at Neverland, according to a statement released by a public relations firm hired by the family.Plans are underway regarding a public memorial for Michael Jackson, and we will announce those plans shortly. The Jackson family's hopes of burying the singer at his sprawling rural estate northwest of Los Angeles had fallen victim to red tape.Officials were unable to clear the way for the burial, the Times reported. It's nobody's fault. Everybody in Santa Barbara feels bad about it, a source was quoted as saying.Reports on Tuesday indicated Jackson's body would be placed on public display at Neverland on Friday before a private service for his family at the Ranch on Sunday.
