Lisa Marie Presley Keeps Son's Body at Home for Two Months

In the United States, Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of Elvis and Priscilla Presley, faced immense grief following the death of her son, Benjamin Keough, who died by suicide in 2020 at the age of 27. In her posthumous memoir, completed by her daughter Riley Keough, Presley revealed that she kept Benjamin's body at home for two months as she struggled with the decision of where to bury him. This period of mourning was marked by profound heartache, as she fought to remain strong for her surviving children, including Riley and her twin daughters. Presley shared that there is no law in California requiring immediate burial, which allowed her the time to process her loss. During this time, she sought the help of a compassionate funeral home owner who facilitated the return of Benjamin's body to their home. In a poignant moment, both Lisa Marie and Riley decided to honor Benjamin by getting matching tattoos that reflected his own, a gesture that underscored their deep familial bond. Eventually, they felt a sense of closure, leading to Benjamin's funeral in Malibu, which was officiated by Deepak Chopra. He was laid to rest at Graceland, alongside his grandfather, Elvis Presley. Tragically, Lisa Marie later passed away, with her daughter stating that she died of a 'broken heart' following Benjamin's death, despite the medical examiner attributing her death to natural causes. The memoir, titled 'From Here to the Great Unknown,' sheds light on the profound impact of loss and the struggle to cope with grief within a family that has faced significant tragedy.