Neverland to become permanent shrine?

Michael Jackson's former ranch Neverland could become a permanent shrine to the singer who died last week, it has emerged.

Jackson's neglected mansion will be used to present the singer's body on Friday, but his father Joe has denied suggestions that he will be buried in its grounds.

A source told The Sun: "Neverland is a shadow of its former self. It will take a big effort to get it ready for the weekend - let alone turn it into a permanent shrine.

"But that's what some of the family want. They want a lasting tribute to Michael and that can only be a Neverland restored to its former glory. Other family members, including his dad, are not keen."

They added: "He thinks it will be too expensive to maintain. They are struggling to agree on anything. Locals say the area is too rural and would never cope with the traffic."