I finally got to go through Paisley Park last month as a birthday trip from my spouse. It was so dramatic to see the place where he lived and created most of his music for all of us. However, I want to make one small suggestion as far as the tour of the premises.

We had just looked at everything in the beautiful atrium, saw his office, some of his guitars & stage outfits. We were allowed to look into the "little kitchen" where some of the meals and snacks were prepared, as well as where he watched t.v. At that moment, I was right by the French doors leading into this kitchen.

The tour guide said, "Look up at the small rendition of Paisley Park, that is where his ashes are kept." I was standing right under it, and I almost jumped. (Like you were walking on someone's grave.) I don't feel like that is the way to present them, it should probably be at the end of the tour, and given more reverence. That is just one person's opinion; what do you all think??

I didn't see the need to move it in the first place. it was okay where it was.

The urn used to be on a pedestal in the middle of the atrium, didn't it? Then it was moved to the spot on the wall up above the kitchen. I'm glad it was moved because I always worried that someone would steal it. But, it's in an odd spot right now and is difficult to see as the plexi is not very clear. You can just make out the top of the urn but I couldn't even see the bottom portions. Our VIP tour guide told us right off the bat where it was located and respectfully gave us a couple of minutes of alone time to absorb the moment. I knew where it was before hand but I'm sure it still comes as a shock to those who aren't prepared for it. Perhaps Paisley Park will move it again in the future and possibly create a special space for it?

Seahorsie said:

I finally got to go through Paisley Park last month as a birthday trip from my spouse. It was so dramatic to see the place where he lived and created most of his music for all of us. However, I want to make one small suggestion as far as the tour of the premises.

We had just looked at everything in the beautiful atrium, saw his office, some of his guitars & stage outfits. We were allowed to look into the "little kitchen" where some of the meals and snacks were prepared, as well as where he watched t.v. At that moment, I was right by the French doors leading into this kitchen.

The tour guide said, "Look up at the small rendition of Paisley Park, that is where his ashes are kept." I was standing right under it, and I almost jumped. (Like you were walking on someone's grave.) I don't feel like that is the way to present them, it should probably be at the end of the tour, and given more reverence. That is just one person's opinion; what do you all think??

it is wierd, but the whole situation is still surreal. everyday i have to remind myself he's gone.

LOVESYMBOLNUMBER2 said:

It is not where princes remains are located inside paisley...it is the fact that if you want to pay your respects in person, you have to pay money to do so...that's very tacky and weirdly disrespectful to prince and the fans..what other icon do you have to pay money to visit and muse at their final resting place?

recently there was some issue with elvis' grave and being charged.

Do yall REALLY believe that his ashes are there on display?

PeteSilas said:

LOVESYMBOLNUMBER2 said:

PeteSilas said:

recently there was some issue with elvis' grave and being charged.

Graceland lets fans visit Elvis grave without paying for a tour, every morning for a few hours...so you can visit his final resting place for zero dollars...

last week there was some fuss about it, i didn't look too closely but it said that fans were being charged to get to his grave.

What about those icons that you can't even have access to the final resting place like Princess Diana? At least at Paisley Park you can stand there, say a few words quietly and let the tears flow if you want to. PP was Prince's home, his creative space and where I think his ashes should be at rest.

LOVESYMBOLNUMBER2 said:

It is not where princes remains are located inside paisley...it is the fact that if you want to pay your respects in person, you have to pay money to do so...that's very tacky and weirdly disrespectful to prince and the fans..what other icon do you have to pay money to visit and muse at their final resting place?

Seahorsie said:

I finally got to go through Paisley Park last month as a birthday trip from my spouse. It was so dramatic to see the place where he lived and created most of his music for all of us. However, I want to make one small suggestion as far as the tour of the premises.

We had just looked at everything in the beautiful atrium, saw his office, some of his guitars & stage outfits. We were allowed to look into the "little kitchen" where some of the meals and snacks were prepared, as well as where he watched t.v. At that moment, I was right by the French doors leading into this kitchen.

The tour guide said, "Look up at the small rendition of Paisley Park, that is where his ashes are kept." I was standing right under it, and I almost jumped. (Like you were walking on someone's grave.) I don't feel like that is the way to present them, it should probably be at the end of the tour, and given more reverence. That is just one person's opinion; what do you all think??

I suppose his family think it's a money spinner. Well, no visit for me on principle. I don't believe for a second he's in that shitty thing I just can't believe for a second he'd have asked to be put in such a terrible, non-scale model of PP, looks hideous. Tacky, cheap looking and disrespectful. He deserves a proper headstone, grave, or tomb. Not a freakshow. I think it's disturbing. I suppose the lack of a Will from him brought this ugliness from his family. But that's another story. I believe there probably was a Will. It's ashes are probably in that Urn.

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kingricefan said:

thedoorkeeper said:

PeteSilas said:

I know I'm going a bit off topic, but is it just me or are there any other people, who couldn't go to PP? I don't maybe in a couple years, but it feels so fresh and everytime I read that someone went there I get goosebumps, it feels strange just reading it.

Marrk said:

Seahorsie said:

I finally got to go through Paisley Park last month as a birthday trip from my spouse. It was so dramatic to see the place where he lived and created most of his music for all of us. However, I want to make one small suggestion as far as the tour of the premises.

We had just looked at everything in the beautiful atrium, saw his office, some of his guitars & stage outfits. We were allowed to look into the "little kitchen" where some of the meals and snacks were prepared, as well as where he watched t.v. At that moment, I was right by the French doors leading into this kitchen.

The tour guide said, "Look up at the small rendition of Paisley Park, that is where his ashes are kept." I was standing right under it, and I almost jumped. (Like you were walking on someone's grave.) I don't feel like that is the way to present them, it should probably be at the end of the tour, and given more reverence. That is just one person's opinion; what do you all think??

I suppose his family think it's a money spinner. Well, no visit for me on principle. I don't believe for a second he's in that shitty thing I just can't believe for a second he'd have asked to be put in such a terrible, non-scale model of PP, looks hideous. Tacky, cheap looking and disrespectful. He deserves a proper headstone, grave, or tomb. Not a freakshow. I think it's disturbing. I suppose the lack of a Will from him brought this ugliness from his family. But that's another story. I believe there probably was a Will. It's ashes are probably in that Urn.

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LOVESYMBOLNUMBER2 said:

Seahorsie said:

ThatWhiteDude said:

I know I'm going a bit off topic, but is it just me or are there any other people, who couldn't go to PP? I don't maybe in a couple years, but it feels so fresh and everytime I read that someone went there I get goosebumps, it feels strange just reading it.

I can't do it and don't know if I ever will be able to.

Mumio said:

ThatWhiteDude said:

I know I'm going a bit off topic, but is it just me or are there any other people, who couldn't go to PP? I don't maybe in a couple years, but it feels so fresh and everytime I read that someone went there I get goosebumps, it feels strange just reading it.

I can't do it and don't know if I ever will be able to.

Seems like a depressing journey. To go there an know he isnt there anymore. Its almost rather be a fantasy Oz Xanadu thats part of purple lore instead of seeing what's no longer vital.

IIRC it has never been revealed where Freddie Mercury's remains were placed or scattered. There is one cemetary where some fans think he was interred, but no one knows for sure. JFK Jr.'s remains were scattered at sea to prevent any type of issue, including vandalism. Perhaps someday Prince's remains will be removed from PP and interred or scattered somewhere in Minnesota.

I feel it is quite an appropriate place where Prince's urn is now kept, and I am fine with the presentation as-is .

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I did the PP tour and our guide took the utmost care in his presentation of the urn and allowed--nay--requested a moment of silence to allow people to let their thoughts run, offer prayer, show respect, regain composure, etc. I knew what was coming before making my visit, and I did spy the urn well before it was brought to attention. I don't see what could be more appropriate to do beyond a private burial site or posession of the urn in a family home. I think it gives more to the fan, however, especially to those who were unable to see him in real-life or onstage.

I was afraid that a trip to PP would be a sad one, but it was actually a rather uplifting experience for me. Yes, I shed tears while I was waiting in the foyer before our tour even got started and standing beneath the urn, but after that it was more of a cleansing experience and I felt his presence everywhere. I felt his spirit whispering to not be sad and to enjoy what was there as he had enjoyed it himself while he was alive. There will always be a hole in my soul where he and his music had been, but that hole is smaller now and has been filled with joy for what he left us all. I would recommend to any Prince fan to take the trip to PP and experience it for themselves. Each journey will be different but it may help you to overcome your grief somewhat.

rdhull said:

Mumio said:

I can't do it and don't know if I ever will be able to.

Seems like a depressing journey. To go there an know he isnt there anymore. Its almost rather be a fantasy Oz Xanadu thats part of purple lore instead of seeing what's no longer vital.

Marrk said:

Seahorsie said:

I finally got to go through Paisley Park last month as a birthday trip from my spouse. It was so dramatic to see the place where he lived and created most of his music for all of us. However, I want to make one small suggestion as far as the tour of the premises.

We had just looked at everything in the beautiful atrium, saw his office, some of his guitars & stage outfits. We were allowed to look into the "little kitchen" where some of the meals and snacks were prepared, as well as where he watched t.v. At that moment, I was right by the French doors leading into this kitchen.

The tour guide said, "Look up at the small rendition of Paisley Park, that is where his ashes are kept." I was standing right under it, and I almost jumped. (Like you were walking on someone's grave.) I don't feel like that is the way to present them, it should probably be at the end of the tour, and given more reverence. That is just one person's opinion; what do you all think??

I suppose his family think it's a money spinner. Well, no visit for me on principle. I don't believe for a second he's in that shitty thing I just can't believe for a second he'd have asked to be put in such a terrible, non-scale model of PP, looks hideous. Tacky, cheap looking and disrespectful. He deserves a proper headstone, grave, or tomb. Not a freakshow. I think it's disturbing. I suppose the lack of a Will from him brought this ugliness from his family. But that's another story. I believe there probably was a Will. It's ashes are probably in that Urn.

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I don't know; as much as people loved Prince I think it would be a nightmare if there was an actual burial site for people to visit. I can just picture some of the craziness that would occur.

rogifan said:

Seahorsie said:

I finally got to go through Paisley Park last month as a birthday trip from my spouse. It was so dramatic to see the place where he lived and created most of his music for all of us. However, I want to make one small suggestion as far as the tour of the premises.

We had just looked at everything in the beautiful atrium, saw his office, some of his guitars & stage outfits. We were allowed to look into the "little kitchen" where some of the meals and snacks were prepared, as well as where he watched t.v. At that moment, I was right by the French doors leading into this kitchen.

The tour guide said, "Look up at the small rendition of Paisley Park, that is where his ashes are kept." I was standing right under it, and I almost jumped. (Like you were walking on someone's grave.) I don't feel like that is the way to present them, it should probably be at the end of the tour, and given more reverence. That is just one person's opinion; what do you all think??

The only reason it wasn’t weird for me is I knew it was there and had prepared myself for it. The tour guide I had also framed it as he’s watching over everyone who comes through. But I can definitely see the argument to having it in a special room where people can privately pay their respects at the end of their tour.

great idea. Didn't he have something called a reflection room at PP? Has that room been converted into something else? If not a think that would be an ideal place.