Lisa Marie Presley had strict instructions for her funeral, reveals the friend

Elvis' only daughter did not want her memorial to be a dark business.


When Lisa Marie Presley , the only girl of Rock and roll legend Elvis Presley , died on January 12, it was a shock. The 54 -year -old was transported urgently to the hospital with heart attack , passing a few hours later, Today reported. Lisa Marie's mother, Priscilla Presley , confirmed the news in a press release, calling her daughter "the most passionate and most loving woman I have ever known". The family asked for privacy following their loss, but in terms of funeral, the singer-songwriter had his own plans, according to a close friend. Read the rest to discover what Lisa Marie wanted for her memorial.

Read this then: These are all the plans for Graceland after the death of Lisa Marie Presley .

She didn't want the services to be sad.

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In an interview with Entertainment tonight ,, Joel Weinshanker , a friend close to Lisa Marie and president of Elvis Presley Enterprises, confirmed that she wanted to be buried in Elvis' Graceland Domaine In Memphis, Tennessee. She also wanted services to be a celebration of life - just as the field is a celebration of her father.

"Graceland consists in celebrating Elvis's life, and we are going to do the same for Lisa," he said at the point of sale before the services of January 22. "She had many reflections on what her funeral would be. There was no doubt that she wanted to be buried in Graceland."

Regarding the tone of the event, Lisa Marie had more stipulations, according to Weinshanker. "The only thing she said was:" Don't make him sad "," recalls Weinshanker. "She [wanted] that it is a celebration, and that's what it will be."

Lisa Marie asked to be buried next to her late son.

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According to Weinshanker, Lisa Marie wanted to rest next to her son, Benjamin Keough , died by suicide in 2020 to 27 years. Keough is buried in Graceland, near his grandfather.

"Since her son died, there was no doubt that she wanted to be buried next to her son," said Weinshanker Entertainment tonight .

According to a press release from Graceland, Lisa Marie was filed Meditation garden to the succession. The ceremony of celebration of life was open to the public, with a procession at its last place of rest.

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Weinshanker said the last days of Lisa Marie were not sad.

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Weinshanker said that leading to her death, Lisa Marie was the happiest that he had seen her since the death of her son. AE0FCC31AE342FD3A1346EBB1F342FCB

"It was by far the best week of his life since the death of Benjamin," he said. "She was happy. I was with her for several days in Graceland before her father's birthday on Sunday 8. She had a good time. She was held for hours after the autograph ceremony, taking photos . She would not leave until the last person is satisfied. "

Lisa Marie also attended the Golden Globes on January 10, when she "spent an incredible time," said Weinshanker, noting that she was delighted to see the actor Austin Butler Win a price for his representation of his father in Baz luhrmann 2022 Film Elvis .

She previously expressed how impressed the film, tweeting this butler " channeled and embodied The heart and soul of my father beautifully, "and called his unprecedented performance" and ultimately made with precision and respectfully ".

Lisa Marie said the actor deserves an Oscar - And she can just get her wish, because the film since has won eight Oscar appointments , including the best actor for Butler.

Weinshanker then dissipated rumors on the Graceland estate

Finley Lockwood, Lisa Marie Presley, Priscilla Presley, Riley Keough, and Harper Lockwood at TCL Chinese Theatre in 2022
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Lisa Marie is survived by her three children, 33 years old Riley Keough and 14 -year -old twins Harper and Finley Lockwood . And according to Weinshanker, they will undoubtedly be those who will inherit from Graceland, despite the rumors of a controversial succession plan.

"Before Elvis died, he wanted to make sure that Lisa Marie obtained the house, obtained the succession. He was brought into a trust. This confidence over the years has been updated and it is desire From Lisa without a doubt that his children take over, "he said. "Riley, at this stage - because Riley is major of age - and therefore one day Harper and Finley too. It's their house. It has always been. It's Elvis' house. is Lisa's house. It will be Riley's house, without a doubt. "

Regarding the honor of Lisa Marie in Graceland, Weinshanker confirmed that there was already an exhibition dedicated to him. There has not yet been a discussion on enlargement since his death.

"Graceland gives people great joy, so we don't think about it from a business point of view," he said Entertainment tonight . "I am sure at some point, we will think about what we can do more for Lisa here, but everything now is to honor and celebrate her."


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