Ozzy Osbourne funeral details and timings for star's final journey
Fans eager to bid farewell to Ozzy can join a special procession tomorrow morning along Broad Street, leading to the Black Sabbath bridge and bench where floral tributes have been placed for the music icon.
Ozzy's cortege will be joined by his family as it moves down Broad Street at 1pm, accompanied by the live sounds of Bostin' Brass, allowing the city to pause and pay homage to the Black Sabbath frontman.
The Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Councillor Zafar Iqbal MBE, JP, commented: "Ozzy was more than a music legend - he was a son of Birmingham. Having recently been awarded the Freedom of the City and following his celebrated appearance at the Back to the Beginning concert at Villa Park earlier this month, it was important to the city that we support a fitting, dignified tribute ahead of a private family funeral. We know how much this moment will mean to his fans.
"We're proud to host it here with his loving family in the place where it all began, and we are grateful that they have generously offered to pay to enable this to happen and support the city is giving him the farewell he deserves.", reports the Mirror. Sharon Osbourne and Ozzy Osbourne pictured in 2005. (Image: Getty Images) Ozzy Osbourne in 2024. (Image:for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame)
Broad Street is set to be off-limits for traffic from 7am tomorrow, with diversions in place for buses and trams. The procession is slated to commence at 1pm, after which the road will be reopened.
The Osbourne family has generously covered the costs of the procession, while the council has facilitated the road closure.
For those unable to make it to the event, a live stream will be available showcasing Black Sabbath bridge, already adorned with floral tributes for the music legend. The cortege will also pass by this iconic spot, where flowers embellish both the bridge and the nearby bench.
At the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, fans can pen their messages in a book of condolence for Ozzy, situated near the Ozzy Osbourne Working Class Hero exhibition that Sharon Osbourne inaugurated last month.
Birmingham boasts several tributes to the band, including the Black Sabbath Mural on Navigation Street, Ozzy the Bull at New Street Station, and The Station pub, the very venue where Black Sabbath debuted in 1968.
Ozzy's affection for Birmingham was profound, culminating in his wish to perform one final show at Villa Park. In an unforgettable farewell last month, he and Black Sabbath delivered a spectacular performance, knowing it would be their last.
The heartfelt message atop the announcement of his passing stated "Birmingham, England July 22, 2025", signifying that Ozzy had indeed returned home one final time. Ozzy and Sharon had previously expressed their desire to relocate back to the UK from Los Angeles.
He expressed his longing to return home, citing his struggle with Parkinson's and the surgeries for a spinal injury as reasons for the delay. In May, he poignantly shared: "It's time for me to spend some time with my grandkids. I don't want to die in a hotel room somewhere. I want to spend the rest of my life with my family."
He yearned to be back in the UK and even remarked "Everything's f***ing ridiculous [in America]". In 2022, he voiced his frustration: "I'm fed up with people getting killed every day. God knows how many people have been shot in school shootings. And there was that mass shooting in Vegas at that concert. ... it's f***ing crazy."
Tragically, Ozzy passed away just weeks after his final performance, in the presence of his family, who issued a heart-wrenching statement. They said: "It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time." Floral tributes are left on the Black Sabbath Bridge bench on Broad Street in Birmingham (Image: PA) Procession details:
For those wishing to pay their respects, the procession will make its way down Broad Street to Black Sabbath bridge. The procession is set to commence at 1pm, with his family following the cortege and fans lining the route to watch.
Stewards will be on hand to assist those who have congregated to pay tribute to the music legend. Those planning to attend are encouraged to utilise public transport due to the large crowds expected at the event. Road closures:
Broad Street will be shut from 7am on Wednesday, July 30th to facilitate preparations for the procession. The procession is set to commence at 1pm and the road will be reopened once the cortege has passed through. Can I watch from home?
For those unable to join the procession in Birmingham physically, it's been confirmed that the live feed of the Black Sabbath bridge and bench will stay active throughout the entire event.
The cortege will pass by the bridge, so fans hoping to catch a glimpse of the procession from the comfort of their homes might be able to do so via this livestream. The bridge and bench are adorned with floral tributes.
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