Overview
- The public cortege will begin at Five Ways and travel down Broad Street to the Black Sabbath bench at 1 p.m. on July 30 accompanied by local musicians Bostin’ Brass
- Sharon Osbourne and their children will follow the hearse in private cars before an intimate burial on the family estate in Gerrards Cross
- Confirmed mourners at the private service include Tony Iommi, Bill Ward and Geezer Butler alongside Yungblud, Metallica’s James Hetfield and Elton John
- The Osbourne family is covering all public event costs in partnership with Birmingham City Council to ensure a dignified tribute
- A livestream of the Black Sabbath bench memorial will be available online for fans unable to attend in person