Inside Michael Jackson's Memorial: (See photos of family and friends celebrating the life of the King of Pop)

Family Gathering

Family and friends gathered in Encino, Calif., early Tuesday morning as they prepared to leave for Jackson's funeral at Forest Lawn Cemetery in L.A. Last night, family also gathered at Forest Lawn Memorial Park for a private viewing. The Processional

A processional of cars departed Katherine Jackson's Encino, Calif., mansion, Hayvenhurst, to go to the private funeral. A dozen-car police motorcade was also spotted inside the Forest Lawn Memorial Park around 7 a.m. PST, a witness told Us. Security checked each car that was admitted into the cemetery. His Sister Mourns

LaToya Jackson, Michael's sister, sat in a car that was part of the line of vehicles that arrived at the funeral shortly after 8 a.m. PST. Her father, Joe Jackson, was in the first car of the processional, which included six Bentleys and Rolls Royces, eight Land Rovers, two limo buses and 19 California Highway Police motorcycle cops. The Stage Was Set

Before the memorial began on Tuesday, Los Angeles police officers checked the stage of the Staples Center, which was the same venue where Jackson rehearsed for his London concert tour just two days before he died on June 25. Below the stage, the front row was surrounded by large bouquets of multicolored flowers. His Rose-Filled Hearse

After the short, 30-minute service, Jackson's casket -- covered in a giant arrangement of red roses -- was loaded into the hearse at Forest Lawn Memorial Park and made its way to the Staples Center, which was 10 miles away.

The Public Memorial

Fans gathered outside L.A.'s Staples Center the day of Jackson's public memorial. More than 1.6 million people registered online for a chance to attend the ceremony, and only 8,750 names were chosen. Those with a ticket were given a free 14-page souvenir program with personalized notes from family and loved ones as they entered. Fans who brought gifts were asked to leave their offerings at a special table inside.

Loyal Fans

Outside the Staples Center, fans paid tribute to the late King of Pop, including an impersonator who posed in Jackson's '80s era, classic white glove. Many fans danced to Jackson's biggest hits and showed off some of his signature moves, including his moonwalk and the infamous crotch-grabbing routine.

Paying Tribute

Vendors took the opportunity to sell T-shirts -- that said "R.I.P. August 29, 1958 - June 25, 2009" -- and other memorabilia outside the Staples Center.

Final Messages

Fans signed a large black-and-white poster of Michael Jackson outside the Staples Center.

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