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Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary frontman of Black Sabbath and one of the most influential figures in rock history, passed away on July 22, 2025, at the age of 76. Known affectionately as the “Prince of Darkness,” the heavy metal icon was laid to rest by his family on July 31, 2025, following his final public appearance at Back to the Beginning — a grand farewell concert held at Birmingham’s Villa Park. Now, following the release of the BBC One documentary Sharon & Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home, fans have learned a deeply personal truth about Ozzy’s final wish — to be buried outside the United States.
Ozzy Osbourne’s wish to rest in his homeland
In the emotional documentary, Sharon & Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home, the rock legend opened up about his long-held desire to return to his roots in England. Despite having lived in Los Angeles for decades with his wife Sharon and their children, Kelly and Jack, Ozzy made it clear that he didn’t want to be laid to rest in America. In one poignant moment, he said simply:
“I don’t want to be buried in America.”
The series, which aired on October 2, 2025, followed Ozzy and Sharon as they prepared to move back to their estate in Buckinghamshire, UK, marking the couple’s return home after years in the U.S. Reflecting on their move, Ozzy said with quiet affection:
“We are so used to running after the kids, we don’t know what it is like to be with ourselves and to be with each other. I can’t wait until I am there.”
For Sharon, the move symbolized more than geography — it was about belonging. She shared that she always felt at peace wherever Ozzy was:
“Home is wherever Ozzy is. As long as he’s there, I feel alright.”
A private farewell in Buckinghamshire
Honouring his final wish, Sharon arranged for Ozzy’s burial to take place in an intimate ceremony on the grounds of their Buckinghamshire mansion. According to The Sun, the burial site lies beside a tranquil lake — a spot filled with cherished family memories. The ceremony remained private, attended only by close friends and family members, in keeping with Ozzy’s desire for a simple, heartfelt goodbye rather than a grand public spectacle.
Ozzy’s vision for his funeral: “Make it a celebration”
Long before his passing, Ozzy had spoken openly about his thoughts on death and how he wanted to be remembered. In a 2011 interview with The Times, he said he didn’t want his funeral to be somber or filled with tears, but rather a celebration of his wild, extraordinary life.
In his 2009 autobiography I Am Ozzy, he even shared a touch of his signature dark humor when describing his ideal burial:
“Eventually, death will come, like it comes to everyone. I’ve said to Sharon: ‘Don’t cremate me, whatever you do.’ I want to be put in the ground, in a nice garden somewhere, with a tree planted over my head. A crabapple tree, preferably, so the kids can make wine out of me and get pissed out of their heads.”
It’s a sentiment that captures the very essence of Ozzy Osbourne — irreverent, self-aware, and full of life until the end.
Even in death, the rock icon’s presence remains larger than life. Buried under a tree by the lake at his beloved home in Buckinghamshire, Ozzy Osbourne rests exactly as he wished — in peace, in his homeland, and surrounded by love.