Marilyn's funeral was held on August 8th, 1962. Her funeral arrangements were made by Joe DiMaggio, her half-sister Bernice Miracle and business manager Inez Melson. There were 31 invitees (and LOADS of press allowed on the grounds), but no Hollywood types. "But for those friends, she'd be alive.". Dean Martin, Ella Fitzgerald and several more were refused entry at the gates. During the service Lee Strasburg read the eulogy.