Ozzy funeral: Where does Sharon Osbourne want to bury the iconic singer? Here's the place she has identified

Legendary rock star Ozzy Osbourne, 76, died at his home in Buckinghamshire on Tuesday after a long fight with Parkinson’s disease. Ozzy passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, including his wife Sharon, who had been by his side through 43 years of marriage.

Now, close friends of Sharon Osbourne believe she wants to bury Ozzy in the garden of their family mansion in Welders House, Buckinghamshire. A source said Sharon brought Ozzy back from Los Angeles to the UK, and may not feel strong enough to plan a big public memorial. The source added, “We think she may want to bury him privately at home, in the garden”, as per The Mirror.

His final moments and family goodbye

Emergency air ambulance crews rushed to the house on Tuesday and tried to save him with advanced critical care, but sadly, it was too late. The Osbourne family released a statement saying Ozzy died with his family, surrounded by love, and asked for privacy.

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His daughter Kelly Osbourne, 40, posted a touching tribute, quoting lyrics from “Changes,” a song she had recorded with her dad in 2003. She wrote: "I feel unhappy, I am so sad. I lost the best friend I ever had." Just weeks before Ozzy’s death, Kelly had got engaged to her partner Sid Wilson, 48, at Ozzy's last concert.

Ozzy’s final performance took place on July 5 at Villa Park Stadium in Birmingham, and it raised £140 million for charity. That concert supported causes like Acorns Children’s Hospice, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, and Cure Parkinson’s, according to the report by The Sun.

A legend remembered around the world

Many celebrities including Sir Rod Stewart, Noel Gallagher, and Sir Elton John shared heartfelt tributes after the news broke. Friends say there’s talk of a public celebration in Birmingham, which Ozzy loved deeply. Artist Yungblud might play a role in that event, as Ozzy believed he could carry forward the rock legacy.

Plans are being made for a private funeral, followed by this larger tribute event for fans and fellow musicians. Ozzy earned the title "Prince of Darkness" during his six-decade career, becoming famous for his wild stage acts and heavy metal style. He once bit the head off a bat on stage in 1982, thinking it was fake. He had to get rabies shots afterward.

He also snorted a line of ants during a wild tour with Mötley Crüe in the 1980s. In one of his final interviews in May, Ozzy talked about his strict health routine, saying he was constantly monitored by doctors and in bed by 7 PM. He wore a heart-rate monitoring device and had his blood pressure checked 15 times a day.

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Ozzy said, "I'm just taking it one day at a time. Ask him upstairs. In my case, the one below." At his last concert, fans chanted for him, and Ozzy smiled and thanked them, saying this would be his final show due to his health.

Jim Simpson, Black Sabbath’s first manager, praised Ozzy for touching people of all ages and said the band remains hugely popular even 55 years later. Jim added Ozzy once said he might die on stage during his July 5 performance, hinting he knew his time was near Simpson described Ozzy as a "nice, balanced human being" and said the world has lost someone very special, according to the report by The Sun.

FAQs

Q1. Where does Sharon Osbourne want to bury Ozzy Osbourne?
Sharon Osbourne reportedly wants to bury Ozzy in the garden of their family home in Buckinghamshire.

Q2. Was Ozzy Osbourne buried or will there be a public memorial?
He may be buried privately at home, but friends say a public tribute in Birmingham is being planned.