The Dress Marilyn Monroe Was Laid to Rest In

Marilyn Monroe, the iconic blonde bombshell, tragically passed away on August 4, 1962, at the young age of 36.

Her lifeless body was discovered in her home, and the official autopsy report, as reported by the Los Angeles Times, concluded that her death was an accidental overdose.

While there were speculations that Monroe may have taken her own life, no concrete evidence emerged to support this theory.

It was her ex-husband, Joe DiMaggio, in collaboration with Monroe's half-sister and manager, who made the necessary arrangements for her funeral.

On August 8, Monroe was laid to rest at the Westwood Village Mortuary Chapel.

The ceremony was a private affair, attended by approximately 30 individuals who were considered to be closest to Monroe.

Among the attendees were her mentor, acting teacher, publicist, lawyer, housekeeper, and psychiatrist.

Actor Lee Strasberg delivered a heartfelt eulogy, describing Monroe as a “warm human being, impulsive and shy, sensitive and in fear of rejection, yet ever avid for life and reaching out for fulfillment” (via Marilyn Monroe).

Eunice Murray, Monroe's housekeeper, played a significant role in preparing for the funeral.

In her book, “Marilyn: The Last Months,” Murray recounted the days leading up to Monroe's burial.

Monroe's half-sister, Berniece Miracle, entrusted Murray with the task of selecting a dress for the occasion.

Miracle specifically asked for a blue dress, as it was Monroe's favorite color.

However, Murray informed her that Monroe hadn't been wearing blue lately, so she didn't have any blue dresses.

Therefore, the obvious choice was the dress Monroe had worn at a press conference in Mexico back in February of that year.

The dress was designed by renowned Italian fashion designer Emilio Pucci and featured a delicate shade of pale green.

A scarf was carefully draped around Monroe's neck as an additional touch.

Monroe's personal makeup artist, Allan “Whitey” Snyder, fulfilled a promise he had made in jest years before her untimely demise.

In the early '50s, during a conversation between the two, Monroe had jokingly requested that Snyder be the only one to touch her face if anything were to happen to her.

She urged him to promise that he would do her makeup so she would look her best.

True to his word, Snyder attended to Monroe's makeup for her final appearance.

Monroe was laid to rest in