Janet Jackson is angrily denying allegations she held up her brother Michael’s funeral for more than two months over money.

A new book, Untouchable: The Strange Life and Tragic Death of Michael Jackson, excerpted in Vanity Fair, calls Janet "Frugal.  Even stingy,” after she allegedly demanded a $40,000 deposit for the funeral be repaid before burying Michael.

Now, Janet's attorney issued a statement, "To falsely accuse Ms. Jackson of holding up her brother's funeral over money is outrageous. Ms. Jackson never delayed the funeral in any way."