Ozzy Osbourne’s Funeral: Humor, Beatles, and One Last Punchline
Though Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary Prince of Darkness, passed away on July 22, 2025, his humor and bold spirit live on—even in his funeral plans.
A Funeral That’s More Celebration Than Sadness
Ozzy made it clear: he didn’t want a gloomy funeral. Over the years, in interviews across TV and print, he openly shared how he wanted to be remembered—with pranks, sarcasm, and Beatles tunes.
In a 2011 Times interview, a fan asked if planning your own funeral was “morbid.” Ozzy, then 76, replied with blunt humor:
“They can play a medley of Justin Bieber, Susan Boyle, and We Are the Diddymen if it makes ’em happy. Just make it a celebration, not a mope-fest.”
He even joked about having someone knock from inside the coffin or showing a video demanding a “second opinion” on his death. For Ozzy, laughter mattered more than mourning.
His Musical Goodbye
In a 2016 NME interview, Ozzy chose “A Day in the Life” by The Beatles as the song he’d like played at his funeral. He said he’d probably pick something from Sgt. Pepper’s or Revolver but not his own music, since he never listened to his own hits.
One Final Epitaph
During a 2020 appearance on Good Morning Britain, Piers Morgan asked Ozzy how he wanted to be remembered. Without missing a beat, he responded:
“Bats taste like [expletive].”
Family Reacts to the Sudden Loss
Despite Ozzy’s jokes about death, his passing shocked those closest to him. His sisters, Jean Powell (85) and Gillian Hemming (80), said they learned of his d**th through a phone call.
“We saw him recently in Birmingham,” Jean recalled. “He was frail but still cracking jokes—still our John.” She added, “He had plans. It’s just so sad. I’m thankful he d**d in England.”
The last time they saw Ozzy was at Black Sabbath’s farewell concert in Birmingham, where crowds filled the streets near their childhood home.
“He Never Changed”
Gillian emphasized that Ozzy’s public persona wasn’t a performance.
“What people saw of John was exactly who he was—funny, raw, and down-to-earth.”
As fans mourn his death, Ozzy’s legacy lives on in the music, the mayhem—and yes, the laughter.
