Elvis Presley's Memphis crypt up for auction

The original crypt in which Elvis Presley was buried is to go up for auction.

The singer's body was kept in a private crypt in Forest Hill Cemetery in Memphis for roughly two months, before he was buried on his Graceland estate, reports Rolling Stone.

Elvis's mother was also interred in the mausoleum's crypt before being buried alongside her son at Graceland after Elvis's father received permission from the State of Tennessee to bury them both on the private land. The crypt has been empty since mother and son were both removed.

The auction is part of a two day sale which takes place June 23-24 by Julien's Auctions. Darren Julian of the auction house has said: "It's definitely a conversation piece. Only one person can say, 'Hey, I'm going to be buried where Elvis Presley was."

Bidding is set to start at $100,000 (£63,7550).

Not sure why they want to sell it. Wouldnt it belong to the presley family anyway as they had bought it in the first place.

I am so gutted to hear this. Its the place I felt closest to Elvis and think Forest Hill is a lovely peaceful place to visit. Is upsetting to think, by the time I get back there, it will belong to someone else.

Thats bloody discusting how could they do it ? I'm really upset i have to be honest.

Unbelievable..disgusted anything for a quick buck..

Who actually owns it? Think it is getting to the point there will be nothing of Elvis's left to visit besides Graceland. Times like this I wish Lisa Marie would step in.

I think Graceland is still hers but not sure what else is. She sold off a lot of stuff as far as I know including the Elvis Presley name in terms of merchandise.

I dont know the in's and out's of it but would like to know whats still in the family. It must be a huge thing to undertake but its a shame if she is letting it all go

I See this was taken out of the Auction Today because of pressure from Fans
Well done to everyone who complained

Brilliant news, proves the power of Elvis fans.