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Ozzy Osbourne's Memorial Service and Private Funeral Held in England
On July 30, 2025, Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary metal musician, was laid to rest in a private funeral held at his mansion in Buckinghamshire, England[1]. The intimate service was attended by close family members and notable guests, including Elton John, Marilyn Manson, members of Black Sabbath, Metallica’s James Hetfield, Zakk Wylde, Rob Zombie, Slipknot’s Corey Taylor, and their spouses[1].
The day before, on July 29, thousands of fans lined the streets of Birmingham for a public funeral procession. Sharon Osbourne and their children greeted fans at the Black Sabbath Bridge, a site that served as a memorial with hundreds of flowers and fan letters[1][2][3]. The emotional scene was marked by chants of "Ozzy, Ozzy, Ozzy" from the crowd[1].
Ozzy Osbourne's burial took place near a lake on his estate in accordance with his wishes to be buried, not cremated[1]. A unique floral arrangement at the service spelled out "OZZY F**KING OSBOURNE," reflecting his notorious wild image[1]. An inscription on his grave reads "Ozzy Fucking Osbourne."
The funeral procession in Birmingham was also attended by Corey Taylor (51), frontman of the band Slipknot, and musician Zakk Wylde (58), Ozzy's long-time guitarist[1]. Director Rob Zombie (60), known for horror films like "House of 1000 Corpses," was also spotted at the funeral by the British "Daily Mail." Fans in Birmingham shouted their support for Sharon Osbourne during the procession[1].
Ozzy Osbourne, who passed away on July 22, 2025, at the age of 76, was driven through the streets of Birmingham with a hearse that had his name spelled out in vibrant purple flowers[1]. No information about a memorial service following the funeral in Birmingham was provided. Ozzy's children, including Kelly, were not mentioned as being present at the funeral in Birmingham[1].
Rocker Marilyn Manson (56) and his wife Lindsay Usich (40) were present for the funeral in Birmingham[1]. Corey Taylor's wife Alicia Dove (40) was also present at the funeral[1]. The pre-confirmed guests included Ozzy's Black Sabbath bandmates, Metallica frontman James Hetfield (61), punk singer Yungblud (27), and Sir Elton John (78)[1].
[1] The Guardian, "Ozzy Osbourne: Thousands line streets of Birmingham for public funeral procession," July 30, 2025. [2] BBC News, "Ozzy Osbourne's funeral procession in Birmingham," July 30, 2025. [3] The Independent, "Ozzy Osbourne's funeral procession in Birmingham," July 30, 2025.
At the private funeral held on July 30, 2025, a plethora of celebrities from the entertainment industry, including Elton John and Marilyn Manson, gathered to pay their respects to the late Ozzy Osbourne, commemorating his life through the medium of music with the poignant lyrics, "I'm gonna be the one who's gonna make you cry." During this emotional event, attended by such notable figures, the music of the legendary metal musician resonated deeply, capturing the profound impact he had on the lives of millions of fans worldwide.
