Heartbreaking Revelations: Lisa Marie Presley Kept Her Son Benjamin’s Body at Home for Two Months

In a poignant exploration of grief, Lisa Marie Presley's posthumous memoir unveils a harrowing chapter of her life following the tragic death of her son, Benjamin Keough. The memoir, titled *From Here to the Great Unknown*, was completed by her daughter, Riley Keough, after Lisa Marie's own untimely passing.

Lisa Marie, the only child of the legendary Elvis Presley and actress Priscilla Presley, endured unimaginable sorrow when her son died by suicide in July 2020 at just 27 years old. Benjamin, whose life was overshadowed by the legacy of his famous family, was also the younger brother of actress and musician Riley Keough.

In a deeply personal account, the memoir reveals that Lisa Marie was so overwhelmed by her grief that she chose to keep Benjamin’s body at her home for nearly two months. This decision stemmed from her struggle to come to terms with his death and decide on a final resting place for him. In California, there are no legal obligations to bury someone immediately, which allowed her this time to grapple with her loss.

Lisa Marie shared that during this agonizing period, she had to "fight" to remain alive for the sake of her other children—including Riley and her twin daughters, Harper and Finley, who were just 16 at the time. She detailed her experience with a supportive funeral home owner who facilitated bringing Benjamin's body to her home during this incredibly sensitive time.

In a touching tribute, Riley and Lisa Marie decided to get matching tattoos in Benjamin's honor, replicating the inscriptions he had of their names on his body. The moment was surreal, as Riley described having the tattoo artist come to examine her brother’s body, an experience she characterized as one of the "most absurd" moments of her life.

As the family began to heal, they felt Benjamin's presence strongly, leading them to sense that it was time for him to be laid to rest. Lisa Marie recounted in the memoir how she felt a connection to her son, stating how he seemed to express disbelief over the family's actions.

Benjamin's funeral service, held in Malibu, was attended by family and friends, with a ceremony guided by renowned author Deepak Chopra. He was ultimately laid to rest at the iconic Graceland, next to his grandfather Elvis Presley. Tragically, Lisa Marie would join her son in that hallowed ground after she passed away from what many describe as a "broken heart"—a phrase that encapsulates the profound pain she experienced following Benjamin's death.

Riley reflected on their mother's struggle, stating, "We all knew she died of a broken heart," implying that while Lisa Marie’s medical condition led to her passing, the trauma of losing her son was an insurmountable burden she carried until the end.

*From Here to the Great Unknown* is a testament to a mother's love and the complexities of grief, available now for those who wish to delve deeper into the life and struggles of Lisa Marie Presley.