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Public Procession Marks Final Farewell to Ozzy Osbourne in Birmingham

Thousands of fans joined a brass ensemble in accompanying the hearse to a shrine bench where the Osbournes paused before a small family service at an undisclosed location.

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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JULY 30: Sharon Osbourne, Jack Osbourne, Kelly Osbourne and Aimee Osbourne stop to view tributes to the late Ozzy Osbourne from fans at Black Sabbath Bench and Bridge as his funeral cortege travels through his home city of Birmingham on July 30, 2025 in Birmingham, England. The Black Sabbath frontman passed away on July 22nd at the age of 76. His death occurred just a little over two weeks after his final live performance at the 'Back to the Beginning' concert in his hometown of Birmingham. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Overview

  • The public procession along Broad Street to the Black Sabbath Bridge and bench concluded July 30, featuring a brass performance by Bostin’ Brass and a purple floral tribute on Ozzy Osbourne’s hearse.
  • Thousands of fans chanted Ozzy! Ozzy! Ozzy! and left flowers and messages at the bench, which was livestreamed for those unable to attend.
  • Sharon Osbourne and her children Jack, Kelly and Aimee paused at the bench to read fan tributes and were visibly emotional during the public farewell.
  • Birmingham City Council collaborated with the Osbourne family to organize and fund the respectful event following Ozzy’s recent Freedom of the City honor.
  • A small private funeral service for close family and friends is scheduled to follow later at an undisclosed location as the shrine bench remains preserved for ongoing memorials.