Overview

• Ozzy Osbourne’s family and about 110 close friends and music stars gathered on July 31 for a private funeral at his 250-acre Buckinghamshire estate, where his casket was interred beside a lake.
• The ceremony featured a sprawling floral tribute spelling out “Ozzy Fucking Osbourne” at the lakeside in line with his wish for a spirited, unconventional farewell.
• Buckingham Palace’s Band of the Coldstream Guards performed Black Sabbath’s “Paranoid” during the Changing of the Guard ceremony on July 31 in a private tribute arranged by royal communications.
• The intimate service followed a public procession through Birmingham on July 30, during which thousands of fans lined the streets as Bostin’ Brass played Sabbath classics in homage to the late rocker.
• Posthumous plans include the 2026 release of the Black Sabbath farewell concert film and community proposals to rename landmarks in his honor, extending his philanthropic and cultural influence.