Overview

• Thousands lined Broad Street on July 30 as Ozzy Osbourne’s funeral procession made its way through his hometown of Birmingham.
• Local brass ensemble Bostin’ Brass performed live renditions of Black Sabbath classics during the cortege to the memorial bench.
• Sharon Osbourne and their children paused at the bench to lay roses and read messages before a private family interment.
• Birmingham City Council coordinated the public tribute in partnership with the Osbourne family, who underwrote all associated expenses.
• A continuous livestream at the Black Sabbath Bridge bench remains active, enabling fans around the world to continue paying their respects remotely.