Yes, Priscilla Presley will be buried at Graceland in the Meditation Garden, as close as possible to Elvis without disturbing existing gravesites, according to a legal settlement with granddaughter Riley Keough approved by a judge in late 2023. Her burial site will be near Elvis, but not directly beside him, as part of the agreement.
"To the extent of her authority, Riley agrees to allow Priscilla to be buried upon her death in the Meditation Garden of Graceland," court documents obtained by PEOPLE in June state.
Graceland is a mansion on a 13.8-acre (5.6-hectare) estate in Memphis, Tennessee, United States, which American singer Elvis Presley once owned. He is buried there, as are his parents Vernon and Gladys, paternal grandmother Minnie Mae, grandson Benjamin, and daughter Lisa Marie.
It would be easy to assume that Coppola, who had unprecedented access to the palace, had shot her latest project at Graceland itself. But Priscilla was actually made entirely in Toronto—a truth you'd never know were you not told.
According to TMZ, the actor and entrepreneur wanted to be buried next to her legendary ex-husband, Elvis Presley, but that request was denied in a settlement over a legal dispute over the trust of Presley's daughter, Lisa Marie Presley.
Nick explained. “Usually you pass it all in two or three days, but at the autopsy we found stool in his colon which had been there for five months or more because of the poor motility of the bowel.”
The actress, 78, opened up about the Presley family's trials and tribulations as of late on 'Piers Morgan Uncensored', and revealed it was important to her that her final resting place be in the Memphis estate's Meditation Garden, reports 'People' magazine.
Their divorce would be finalized on October 9, 1973, with Priscilla being awarded an outright cash payment of $725,000 as well as spousal support, child support, 5% of Elvis' new publishing companies and half the income from the sale of their Beverly Hills home.
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert was shot on location in and around Sydney, Broken Hill, Coober Pedy, Kings Canyon and Alice Springs over six weeks in 1993.
Dolly Parton said no to Elvis Presley recording "I Will Always Love You" because his manager, Colonel Tom Parker, demanded half of the publishing rights, which Parton refused to give up, as she wanted to keep ownership and the future earnings for her family. Despite her heartbreak at the missed opportunity, she held firm to her business principle, understanding that retaining the copyright was crucial for her financial security and legacy, a decision that paid off immensely after Whitney Houston's cover became a global phenomenon.
He never thought he had a problem because he was taking "prescription drugs". Lab reports indicated that 14 drugs were found in Presley's blood at the time of his death, including "near toxic levels" of codeine, morphine, Placidyl and other prescription drugs.
Priscilla revealed in a 2014 Facebook post that she still has her engagement/wedding ring, and that “[m]aybe one day” she will share a closer look at the design.
Elvis' father, Vernon Presley, reportedly extended the period where fans could enter the home so as many as possible could say farewell. Elvis lay in state in a copper casket, wearing a white suit, light blue shirt, and white tie. After the viewing, Elvis' body was moved to Forest Hills Cemetary in Memphis.
GRACELAND RUMOURS: The rumour mongers have been feeding the tabloids that "Riley Keough changed the locks on Graceland shutting Priscilla out of the estate over the legal battle over Lisa Marie's will." Tabloid headings were "Priscilla Presley locked out of Graceland mansion".
Fun Fact: Oprah Winfrey and Elvis Presley are distant cousins. Oprah's grandmother's last name is Presley.
Priscilla Presley says the movie based on her memoir had a darker ending than her real-life experience. But most of what she saw depicted in Priscilla was accurate. Presley appeared on a panel at MegaCon Orlando on February 7, where she described her reaction to seeing her life with Elvis portrayed on the big screen.
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert took $18,459,245 at the box office in Australia, which is equivalent to $37,763,000 in 2022. It was the fifth highest-grossing Australian film in Australia of all time.
The highest-grossing Australian movie at the Australian box office is Crocodile Dundee (1986), holding the record for decades with over A$47 million, followed by films like Australia, Babe, and Elvis. It's also considered the highest-grossing Australian film worldwide.
Just before the lights rose for his final show, Elvis leaned close to Priscilla and whispered three words the world never heard — until now. “It's still me, baby.” Decades later, Priscilla reveals the haunting truth behind that moment… and what the King was really saying as he took his last bow.
Priscilla Presley's net worth in 2025
With her long career and ties to the Presley family fortune, many have wondered just how much Priscilla is worth now in 2025. Unfortunately, the information has not been made public, but many websites estimate her net worth to be anywhere between $10 million and $50 million.
For months, Elvis had suffered from severe constipation 🚫💩 — some reports say he hadn't had a proper bowel movement in over four months. This intense strain, combined with long-term prescription drug abuse 💊 (painkillers, sedatives, and more), took a devastating toll on his body.
He's too young to die, and I told him so.” After Elvis's death on August 16, 1977, Sinatra made a statement about Elvis, saying: “There have been many accolades uttered about Elvis's talent and performances through the years, all of which I agree with wholeheartedly. I shall miss him dearly as a friend.
“Riley agrees to allow Priscilla to be buried upon her death in the Meditation Garden of Graceland.
Keough died of a gunshot wound. His death was ruled a suicide. Benjamin Keough was the son of Lisa Marie Presley and musician Danny Keough. He was the nephew of Riley Keough and the grandson of Elvis and Priscilla Presley.