A family member of Michael Jackson's is revealing details about the night before the King of Pop's private and public memorials, describing an open-casket viewing of Jackson's body.

David Fossett, 50, who is a cousin of Jackson's, described the appearance of the late pop icon, saying:

"He looked like himself. He looked like he just was laying there sleeping," Fossett tells People about the Monday night viewing of Jackson's body at Forest Lawn in the Hollywood Hills. "He looked peaceful."

Fosset tells People that family members, excluding Jackson's parents, attended the service and "talked to each other and cried." The relatives then headed to the Jackson family home in Encino, Calif.

Jackson's cousin, who still lives in the pop icon's hometown of Gary, Indiana, described the night as having a "somber mood."

Fosset also revealed to People that Jackson's three children, "Prince" Michael, 12, Paris, 11, and Prince Michael II, 7, were crying during the service and consoling one another.

Jackson's gold casket was closed during his private memorial service Tuesday, says People.