Ozzy Osbourne funeral plans revealed including final trip through Birmingham
Plans for Ozzy Osbourne’s funeral confirmed
- Fans of heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne will have the opportunity to pay their respects during a public funeral cortège in his home city of Birmingham.
- The procession for the Black Sabbath frontman, who died aged 76 on 22 July, will take place on Wednesday, 30 July, travelling along Broad Street from 1pm.
- The cortège will pause at the Black Sabbath bench and bridge, accompanied by a live brass band, before a private family funeral.
- Birmingham City Council coordinated the event with Osbourne's family, who are funding the associated costs, with road closures and diversions in place.
- For those unable to attend, a livestream of the Black Sabbath bench will be available, and a book of condolence and an exhibition are open in Birmingham.