Ozzy Osbourne Laid to Rest in His Own Garden: A Farewell Fit for the Prince of Darkness
On Wednesday, July 30, the world said goodbye to a legend. Just over a week after his passing, Ozzy Osbourne was laid to rest in a deeply personal and poignant ceremony that honored both the man and the myth. True to his final wishes, the Godfather of Metal was buried on the grounds of his sprawling 250-acre estate in Buckinghamshire, England, near a serene lake at the heart of the property—a place he had envisioned in life as his eternal resting ground.
The farewell began with a powerful funeral procession through the streets of Birmingham, his hometown and the birthplace of heavy metal. Fans gathered in reverent silence as the procession paused at Black Sabbath Bridge, a symbolic tribute to the band that changed music forever. The private ceremony that followed at the Osbourne estate brought together a legendary circle of friends and musicians. Among the mourners were Elton John, James Hetfield, Zakk Wylde, Robert Trujillo, Corey Taylor, Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson, Yungblud, and, fittingly, his Black Sabbath brothers Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward.
Floral tributes surrounded the burial site, including one that boldly spelled out “OZZY F*CKING OSBOURNE” in vibrant blooms near the lake, and another placed atop a fountain—a piece previously seen in the hearse during the public memorial. Zakk Wylde, who performed during the intimate service, was seen leaving the ceremony with two 12-string acoustic guitars, a haunting reminder of the music that echoed through the garden that day.
Ozzy’s burial was not just a final act—it was the fulfillment of a dream he’d spoken of in his 2010 autobiography, I Am Ozzy. He had asked not to be cremated, but buried beneath a tree—ideally a crabapple, so “the kids can make wine out of me and get p***ed out of their heads.” He even joked about his future headstone: Ozzy Osbourne, born 1948. Died, whenever. He bit the head off a bat.
Now, in a quiet corner of a private garden, beneath British skies and beside still waters, that prophecy finds peace. Ozzy Osbourne may be gone, but his voice, his chaos, and his spirit will roar on forever.