Michael Jackson’s family has said they would cooperate and allow a memorial service for the pop star to be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Staples Center in Los Angeles..

The agreement was announced by family spokesman Ken Sunshine, and puts a finishing touch on the long succession of talks about how to go about Jackson’s death and the proper honorary ceremony. Sunshine also said in a statement that 11,000 tickets will be given to the general public at no cost. There will be a registration system to get tickets. More information about the event will be provided Friday.

During a news conference that took place this afternoon, AEG Live’s chief executive, Randy Phillips, revealed that he had been conversing with the family and they wanted to have a memorial service at Staples Center in honor of Michael Jackson, the place where he had his last rehearsal.

Phillips added that the final the decision about the time and the whole layout of the ceremony will reside with Jackson’s mother, Katherine. “It’s all up to Katherine,” Phillips stated.