Jeff Conaway's Body Released, But Funeral Could Take Months
June 2 2011, Published 8:30 a.m. ET
Breaking Celebrity News Legal Editor
The body of Grease star Jeff Conaway has been released from the Los Angeles County Coroner, but don't expect a funeral any time soon, Breaking Celebrity News has exclusively learned.
"Mr. Conaway's body has been turned over to Forest Lawn Mortuary. The autopsy is complete," Assistant Chief Coroner Ed Winter tells us. The autopsy ruling is expected to take up to six weeks as they await results of toxicology tests.
Jeff's family is still in the planning stages of his funeral though, and a family insider tells Breaking Celebrity News that it could take place in a few weeks, or up to several months from now.
"Michelle and Carla are grappling with what type of service to have for Jeff," the source says. "They are simply overwhelmed with the logistics of planning the funeral. Jeff is going to be cremated, but it could take place in a few weeks or in the next few months.