Ozzy Osbourne always said he wanted his funeral to be more celebration than sorrow. True to his wishes, the legendary rocker’s send-off was filled with emotion, laughter, and even a few unexpected twists. Friends, family, and bandmates gathered to honor the Black Sabbath frontman, who died on July 22 at age 76.
The service was private, but the stories that have emerged show it was anything but ordinary. Among the most memorable came from Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo, a longtime member of Osbourne’s touring band. Speaking on SiriusXM’s Trunk Nation, Trujillo shared a moment that felt straight out of Ozzy Osbourne’s playbook.
Kelly Osbourne Faces a Windy Challenge
Kelly Osbourne performed a heartfelt tribute to her father during the ceremony. But mid-song, the wind had other plans. “Her lyrics flew,” Trujillo recalled. “It was almost like Ozzy was having fun with her.”
According to People Magazine, the weather itself seemed to mirror the mood of the service. It began with rain, then shifted to clear skies as Geezer Butler, Osbourne’s Black Sabbath co-founder, delivered his eulogy. “The sun actually came out, and it was beautiful from that moment on,” Trujillo said. The emotional weight mixed with lighter moments made the day unforgettable for those present.
Ozzy Osbourne’s Final Wishes Come to Life
Long before his passing, Ozzy Osbourne described his ideal funeral in a 2011 Times column. He wanted no “mope-fest,” but instead a celebration—complete with jokes and maybe even a prank or two. His funeral delivered on that promise, with laughter breaking through the tears as friends swapped stories.
Beyond the church service, the singer was honored with a funeral procession in Birmingham, England, on July 30. Fans lined the streets, while Sharon Osbourne and their children paused on the Black Sabbath bridge to take in the sea of flowers and tributes. For those who loved him, it was a day that perfectly captured the spirit of Ozzy Osbourne—irreverent, heartfelt, and impossible to forget.