Ozzy Osbourne coming home to Birmingham as funeral details released
Funeral details for Ozzy Osbourne have been released - and he's coming home to Birmingham.
Last updated 29th Jul 2025
Details about Ozzy Osbourne's funeral have been released - and he's coming home to Birmingham.
The city will pay its final respects tomorrow (30 July) to one of it's most cherished cultural icons when the Black Sabbath's star's funeral takes place.
The hearse and accompanying vehicles will slowly make their way down Broad Street from 1pm to the Black Sabbath bridge and bench, where thousands of fans have left heartfelt messages and floral tributes in recent days. The cortege will be accompanied by a live brass band performance by local musicians from Bostin’ Brass, bringing a final musical moment to honour the extraordinary life and legacy of Ozzy Osbourne.
The event is expected to draw large crowds as fans gather to say goodbye to the man who helped shape the global heavy metal genre and who proudly carried the spirit of Birmingham throughout his career, whilst allowing his family a chance to see the many memories his loyal fans have left alongside flowers and tributes.
Ozzy and his fellow Black Sabbath band members were recently given the Freedom of the City on 28 June 2025.
"He was a son of Birmingham"
The Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Councillor Zafar Iqbal MBE, JP, said: “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.”
Birmingham City Council has worked at pace with its partners over the weekend to coordinate a respectful and safe public event in collaboration with the Osbourne family, who have kindly funded all of the associated costs. The Council would also like to thank businesses and residents in the Broad Street and wider city centre area for their co-operation, alongside support from West Midlands Metro and West Midlands Police, during this important time for the safety of gathered fans.
Broad Street will be closed from 7am tomorrow, with diversion routes being put in place, and stewards will be on hand during the day.
A live stream of the Black Sabbath bench will continue to operate during the funeral.