The public viewing of Michael Jackson’s body at Neverland Ranch has been canceled after the Jackson family supposedly was unable to secure the proper permits for the event.

Thomas Barrack, who owns part of Neverland Ranch, is reportedly trying to file an exemption to at least allow Michael to be buried on the grounds of the Santa Barbara-area property, but according to sources, the complicated process will most likely not be completed in time for the funeral. Michael’s family is probably looking into Los Angeles as a more practical burial location.

As far as a public memorial is concerned, sources say that the family is now working on trying to organize one at the Staples Center in L.A.