Ozzy Osbourne’s funeral will be nothing short of legendary—a farewell as epic as the life he lived. The Prince of Darkness will make one last trip through Birmingham, the city where Black Sabbath was born, in a public procession that invites fans to walk beside the music icon one last time.
The funeral procession is set to roll through the heart of Birmingham tomorrow, July 30, passing landmarks that defined his legacy, including Broad Street’s “Black Sabbath Bridge,” which honors the band’s deep ties to the city. Fans will be able to gather and pay tribute as the hearse makes its way through the streets, creating a moment of public remembrance for one of rock’s most influential voices.
🔹 A Public Goodbye… Followed by a Private Farewell
While the procession will give the public a chance to grieve and honor Ozzy, the funeral ceremony itself will remain a private affair, attended only by family and close friends. According to sources close to the Osbourne family, the service will be “small and deeply personal”—just as Ozzy would’ve wanted it.
“He would never want a mope-fest,” said a source. “This won’t be some grand spectacle. Ozzy wanted the fans to have a moment… but the goodbye, that’s for the family.”
This statement echoes everything fans know about the man behind the madness. Despite being a global superstar, Ozzy always remained down-to-earth, often deflecting praise with humor and choosing sincerity over ceremony.
🔹 Returning to His Roots
Ozzy’s body will be laid to rest in Birmingham—where it all began back in 1968, when a young John Michael Osbourne teamed up with Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward to form Black Sabbath. That band would go on to invent heavy metal and reshape music history, but Ozzy never forgot where he came from. His wish to be buried in his hometown reflects a lifelong connection to the working-class city that shaped his grit, heart, and sound.
Fans are expected to line the streets to say goodbye, many of them dressed in Sabbath T-shirts and raising devil horns to the sky. Murals and tributes already cover sections of the city. Birmingham knows this is more than a funeral—it’s the end of an era.
