Lisa Marie Presley has finally been laid to rest next to her beloved son Benjamin Keough at Graceland Cemetery. Ben’s grave had to be moved slightly to make room for his mother, and both now rest among their families.
Hundreds of fans and celebrities attended to pay their respects to Lisa Marie, who was the only daughter of Elvis Presley.
The late singer Riley Keough’s daughter was reportedly too emotional to deliver her eulogy at the memorial, so her husband read it for her. The eulogy revealed they had made the late singer a grandmother to a beautiful granddaughter shortly before her death.
Read on to learn more.
Lisa Marie Presley Buried Beside Her Beloved Son
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Lisa Marie was finally buried next to her beloved son, Benjamin, who committed suicide in 2020 at the Graceland family cemetery. Source confirms to Page Six that the family had to adjust Ben’s grave “a little” to make room for Lisa Marie’s body. Mother and son now rest next to each other in the Meditation Garden at Elvis’ famous estate.
Elvis is also buried in the same cemetery on the Memphis estate, along with his mother, Gladys, and father, Vernon. Photos of Lisa Marie’s grave show her headstone sitting next to her late son and surrounded by several bouquets of flowers. follow Page SixOprah Winfrey sent a bouquet of white roses to be placed on Lisa Marie’s grave.
Lisa Marie Presley Became a Grandmother Just Before Her Passage
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During the memorial service, the singer’s first daughter, actress Riley, became so emotional that she was unable to deliver her speech and had to ask her husband to read it for her. Her husband, Australian stuntman Ben Smith-Peterson, obliged and, during the reading, revealed that they had made Lisa Marie a grandmother shortly before her death.
follow Daily Mail, the day before the memorial, Riley was photographed carrying a baby when she finally arrived at Graceland for the ceremony. The eulogy read, “Thank you for showing me love is the only thing that matters in this life. I hope I can love my daughter like you love me, like you love my brother and sister.”
The actor went on to thank his late mother for everything she has done and how she raised him and all his siblings, late and alive. Right before Riley’s speech, her grandmother, Priscilla Presley, read a poem written by one of Lisa Marie’s twin daughters.
Hundreds Attend For Emotional Ceremony
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Hundreds of fans and mourners turned out at Graceland to pay their respects to the late Lisa Marie, who died of a heart attack on January 12. Celebrity guests included Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson and singers Alanis Morissette and Axl Rose.
During his tribute to Lisa Marie, Ferguson spoke about how he spent the rest of his life with the late singer. He vowed to always be there for Lisa Marie’s children, saying, “We are moving forward to support you.”
“Elvis” actor Austin Butler was also in attendance with his girlfriend, Kaia Gerber. He recently won a Golden Globe Award for his portrayal of the late King of Rock’ n’ Roll.
Lisa Marie Presley’s Tombstone Now On View For Fans
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Lisa Marie’s casket was previously on display to fans and mourners during her celebration of life at Graceland. After his funeral, fans were allowed to visit the site and see his tombstone, with many leaving flowers and other offerings.
The memorial service and funeral drew thousands of Lisa Marie fans to the grounds of Graceland. According to New York Timesthe estate hotel, which seats 450 people, is completely sold out from the beginning of the week to the end of the week.
Hotels near the estate are also heavily booked, especially from last minute bookings. Instead of flowers for the grave, the Presley family has asked mourners and fans to donate what they can to the Elvis Presley Charitable Foundation. The foundation raises funds to help underprivileged children living in Memphis.
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