Elizabeth Taylor’s family mourned the screen legend in a brief private funeral service at a California cemetery famous for being the final resting place of Hollywood celebrities, including her good friend Michael Jackson.

Elizabeth Taylor's funeral has taken place.

Michael Jackson’s final resting place has been vandalised.

Elizabeth Taylor wants to be buried next to Michael Jackson.

Michael Jackson will not be buried on what would have been his 51st birthday as originally planned, a spokesman for his family confirmed today.