Ozzy Osbourne Funeral Details Revealed: Fans Invited to Line the Streets for Final Goodbye

Ozzy Osbourne will be laid to rest with a public funeral procession through his hometown of Birmingham, England, on July 30, allowing fans to pay tribute before a private service. Details of the route and ceremony have been revealed.

Ozzy Osbourne Honored with Hometown Procession

Osbourne’s funeral plans have officially been revealed, and the Prince of Darkness is getting the hometown tribute he deserves. The Black Sabbath frontman, who died last week at the age of 76, will be laid to rest tomorrow following a public procession through Birmingham—his beloved hometown and the birthplace of heavy metal.

The cortege is scheduled to begin at 1 pm, traveling down Broad Street and past the iconic Black Sabbath Bridge and bench, where thousands of fans have already gathered this week to lay flowers and hold vigils. Birmingham’s Bostin’ Brass band will accompany the procession as a nod to Osbourne’s deep local roots.

A spokesperson for the Osbourne family told The Sun that the procession would give Sharon Osbourne and the couple’s children—Jack, Kelly, Aimee, and Louis—the chance to witness the outpouring of love firsthand.

“This is exactly what Ozzy would have wanted,” a source close to the family shared. “He loved Birmingham and always said he owed everything to the city.”

Private Ceremony to Follow as Tributes Pour In

While the public is invited to line the streets, Osbourne’s actual burial will be private. The service will be attended by close family and friends, including his Black Sabbath bandmates Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi, and Bill Ward. Rising British artist Yungblud—who Osbourne once said reminded him of a young version of himself—is also expected to participate in the ceremony.

“Ozzy was one of this country’s greatest musicians and this will be celebrated,” a source confirmed to the publication. “He always said he wanted his funeral to be a celebration and a time to give back.”

The city of Birmingham has worked closely with Sharon to make the tribute possible. Zafar Iqbal, the Lord Mayor of Birmingham, said in a statement: “Ozzy was more than a music legend—he was a son of Birmingham. It’s important we support a fitting, dignified tribute ahead of a private family funeral. We know how much this moment will mean to his fans.”

Fans who cannot attend in person can view a live stream of the Black Sabbath bench, where the procession will pass. Road closures are expected from 7 am to accommodate the crowds.

A Final Curtain Call for Ozzy Osbourne

Osbourne’s death came just three weeks after his emotional final performance in Birmingham, where he reunited with Black Sabbath for a five-song farewell at Villa Park on July 5. The concert, dubbed “Back to the Beginning,” raised over £1 million for local charities and marked the end of a legendary era.

“It’s a lot to take in,” a family friend told The Sun, adding that Osbourne’s health had declined rapidly after the performance. “Sharon and the kids are devastated, but they are grateful for the love and support pouring in from around the world.”

As tributes continue to roll in from fellow legends like Sir Elton John, Sir Rod Stewart, and David Beckham, fans in Birmingham and beyond are preparing to say their final goodbye to a man who changed the face of music forever.

“He was with his family and surrounded by love,” the Osbourne family said in a statement. “We ask everyone to respect our privacy at this time.”

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