Anna's Funeral -- For a Price

Anna Nicole Smith's funeral is proving to be one of the most expensive events of all time ... for the people covering it!

TMZ has learned that the Bahamian gated community which houses the church where Anna's funeral will take place tomorrow, is desperately trying to cash in on the media spectacle -- by charging news crews and paparazzi agencies thousands of dollars to get inside.

Each crew that wants to get inside the community of Sandy Port is required to pay $2000 per camera and $5000 to set up a live feed ... and they want their money tonight! Interested parties must submit a form with an authorized credit card number before midnight, or they won't be allowed through the gate on Friday.

We're told one photo agency has already forked over $15,000 for special access inside the grounds.

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91. #9 I was thinking the same thing. The Bahamas is no better than HKS. I know it was about money for that country. They will probably put the baby under a guardian there and then tell HKS he is not a citizen and ask him to leave. I'm starting to worry about that baby.




























































































































































































































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Posted at 12:45AM on Mar 2nd 2007 by phyllis

92. Candee, I agree with you. Anna was almost always taped or photographed in public with Daniel and/or Howard.
None of us have walked a mile in Anna's shoes. It IS so nice that she and Daniel will finally be buried together. I doubt she'd have told Howard to buy 4 plots if her intent wasn't to be with Daniel. Since Dannielynn was born, I assume the other 3 were for Howard, Dannielynn and herself. Howard was the only constant adult in her life almost every day for around 12 years. She wasn't educated but, she was street smart. She clearly had a totally trustworthy relationship with Howard.

Posted at 12:46AM on Mar 2nd 2007 by Barb

93. Anna's so called mom and Daniel's so called grandmother and father need to leave both of their bodies in the bahama's and let them both finally rest in peace. My goodness Anna had to wait 20 days or so before she could be with her son! Instead of trying to exhume the bodies & waste everyone's time. . . Where was her mother during her whole life, it just seems kind of funny that NOW she wants a say in everything. . . . To me Ms.Virgie Arhur is just doing this for the publicity and to make money. . . she LIED under oathe about not receiving any money and then changed her story when she got back on the stand after they threaten to bring in the reporter. . .who knows what is and isnt true that comes out of her mouth. The mother just needs to leave well enough alone and let them REST IN PEACE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And to all these "so called"friends are coming out after she died, WHERE were you all when she was alive and needed the help. . . especially during Daniels Death. . . . SHAME ON YOU!

Posted at 12:52AM on Mar 2nd 2007 by mjp

94. with all the money H KILLER S is leeching off of ANS death shouldnt that money being going to Danielyn since it was her mother H KILLER S is still milking?

Posted at 12:52AM on Mar 2nd 2007 by nancy

95. I agree with #s 47 & 54. I am very afraid that when Howard realizes the jig is up, he may kill himself and Danilynn having the idea, "if I can't have her no one will". Either that or he will take the yacht and flee to international waters where no one can touch him. He has the perfect setup. King Eric captained it from Fla, his wife is the nanny.

Has anyone taken a look at HKS lately? He is so "medicated" he looks like death warmed over. March 16th can't get here soon enough.

Posted at 1:09AM on Mar 2nd 2007 by concern4baby

96. NOT EVERY ONE THAT DIES GOES TO HEAVEN AND IM NOT JUDGING WHEN I SAY THAT,
THE BIBLE SAYS LIARS, DECIEVERS, FORNICATORS, ADULTORS AND ANYONE WHO DOES PUT THE LORD FIRST IN THERE LIVES AND LIVE FOR THE LORD WILL NOT ENTER THE GATES OF HEAVEN. ANNA NICOLE LED A VERY SINFUL AND DECEITFUL LIFE. SLEEPING WITH THAT MAN IN THE BAHAMAS TO GAIN QUICK CITIZENSHIP,,,,
LYING ABOUT HER BABYS DADDY JUST TO BE EVIL AND HURT INNOCENT PEOPLE. BEING A DRUG ADDICT AND ONE OF THE BIGGEST LIARS IVE EVER HEARD OF. GOD LOVES EVERY SINNER BUT HATES ALL SINS, YOU CANNOT LIVE ANYWAY YOY WANT AND STILL GO TO HEAVEN, HE MADE RULES AND COMMANDANTS YOU HAVE TO LIVE BY.
SHES NOT RESTING IN PEACE.......... SHES BURNING IN HELL

Posted at 1:06AM on Mar 2nd 2007 by COURTNIE SMITH

97. #81. "We have soldiers risking and losing their lives all over the world, and they do not even get their photos or names mentioned on the news."

Sadly, true. We also aren't allowed to view U.S. troops caskets (or body bags) as they return to the States (thanks to the Bush Regime 'rules' for the media). Can you just imagine the noise the media would make if ANS and all her enablers were stifled in *any way? The media proves to be as greedy as all these characters we're witnessing - day in, day out. All day, some days.

Well, one good thing. ANS won't be buried on American soil. That's the silver lining in this particular segment of the saga. Let the Bahamas have her.

Posted at 12:59AM on Mar 2nd 2007 by shel

98. WHY THE HELL SHOULDN'T PEOPLE MAKE MONEY OFF THE DEAD BITCH....SHE SURE TOOK A LOT OF PEOPLE WHILE ALIVE.....TURN About..and all that

Posted at 1:06AM on Mar 2nd 2007 by hummmmm

99. Also Nancy 6% of Nothing is nothing, in case you havent noticed Anna has not recieved ANY money from the ESTATE and it wouldnt have been taken to the supreme court if it wasnt for Howard. And maybe you can count 474 billion was awarded then taken back and then it was 88 million and then it was noting maybe not in that order but it amounts to nothing if Howard doesnt follow thru with it. If you would care to discuss it personally I would be happy to spen some time educating you on the facts of life my email is canieladie@hotmail.com and I will be happy to give you a call if you cant afford the phone bill

Posted at 12:58AM on Mar 2nd 2007 by Candee

100. Yes! Virgie DID lie under oath. She knew that Krista Barth was asking her that question AGAIN because she was busted about Splash.
What bothers me most is that she wasn't subjected to the same questions as Birkhead and Stern. They were asked by Seidlin if they had previous marriages or children. After Seidlin heard Arthur say her one son was "prison....an agent of the government" he dropped that line of questioning. I wonder how many hushands she's actually had? Anna's maiden name was Hogan but, the siblings have Hart and maybe another name? Not sure.
It would turn my stomach if Arthur tries to exhume Anna and Daniel! That's so sick!!! That woman is about money, nothing more (I think!).

Posted at 12:59AM on Mar 2nd 2007 by Barb

101. DANIEL HAD 7 TIMES THE LEGAL AMOUNT OF DRUGS IN HIS SYSTEM........... HOW MANY PILLS DID HE HAVE TO SWALLOW............ 10 OR FIFTEEN, HE MUST HAVE DRANK TWO BOTTLES OF ANNAS METHODONE

Posted at 1:08AM on Mar 2nd 2007 by COURTNIE SMITH

102.
Everyone except the M edical Examiner Joshua Perper. is making money off of this.

Howard K. $tern-->Aligned with ET/The Insider (Splash)

Vergie Arthur-->Aligned with Extra (Splash)

Larry Birkhead -->Aligned with Access Hollywood (By the way, I was very happy to hear him speak out about being robbed of seeing his baby; what he has been going through; and how great it was to finally hold Danielynn.

In my opinion, we know that everybody and their mama are getting paid off of this. I am concerned about Danielynn finding out who her biological father is, and Larry - not Vergie getting custody of Danielynn. Also, how much of a role did Howard play in Daniel's and or ANS's death whether intentionally or accidently?

Posted at 1:00AM on Mar 2nd 2007 by Suspicious Deaths 101

103. Barb, The Anna Nicole show was cancelled in February 2004. She met Birkhead in the summer of 2004 in Kentucky. I saw him in an old film clip tonight that I had seen before, but this time I noticed him because I know what he looks like now. He was in the background, and she was prancing around for the cameras.



Posted at 1:01AM on Mar 2nd 2007 by kathy

104. IMO Anna wouldn't have had much money, or any career at all if Howard had not been there promoting/ managing her. All this guy has ever done was try to help Anna AND Daniel. He never used them, and he has absolutely nothing to gain from either of them dying. Anna loved and trusted Howard. The only person she was closer to was Daniel...

Posted at 1:05AM on Mar 2nd 2007 by danielle

105. I agree with Candee & Barb about Anna and HKS

Also, I don't have a problem with the gated community charging all the news and camera people. It's going to be swarming with all sorts of reporters and paparazzi. Most of them destroying the landscape, scenery etc. And just for the record--Larry Birkhead is a freelance photographer--which is paparazzi.

Posted at 1:07AM on Mar 2nd 2007 by ru

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