Despite living an all-too-brief life, Marilyn Monroe overcame her tragic childhood to become the world's most famous face and an enduring cultural icon. | Life Stories

62 years ago today, Marilyn Monroe was laid to rest at Westwood Village Memorial Park. This is an actual program from her funeral service, together with a release from Marilyn’s half-sister Berniece Miracle, ex-husband Joe DiMaggio, and business manager Inez Melson, and the official list of guests invited to the service, which are part of the Marilyn Monroe Collection’s archives. The release reads, “We sincerely hope that the many friends of Marilyn will understand that we are deeply appreciativ

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