Fans Are Shocked by This 'Terrible' Detail from Ozzy Osbourne's Funeral

A certain aspect of the rock star's procession has stirred unexpected outrage among netizens, who don't deem it appropriate for the occasion.

The public funeral of heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne took place in Birmingham on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, drawing a large crowd of fans and considerable media attention. As videos of the event circulated online, some netizens focused on a detail that split opinion on how Ozzy should be remembered.

While the funeral was live-streamed worldwide, some news outlets uploaded shorter clips highlighting key moments from the memorial. One, in particular, showed his widow, Sharon Osbourne, and their children, Jack and Kelly Osbourne, getting out of their car as they arrive at the Black Sabbath Bench.

Dressed in all black, Jack and Kelly were seen taking their mother's arm and guiding her across the street as she appeared visibly emotional.

In the background, many fans and residents of Birmingham were seen standing and cheering behind barricades. Some were even chanting, "Ozzy!" Security personnel were also present, while a local brass band played a rather lively tune.

It was the choice of music that ignited backlash online. On Facebook, one person wrote, "I don’t understand less is more. silence should have been a wonderful tribute [sic]."

On X, another added, "Playing the happiest music when a family is grieving is actully terrible [sic]." However, in response, one person countered, "Ozzy's wishes was to not have a 'mope fest [sic],'" while a netizen clarified, "They played Sabbath and Ozzy songs."

Meanwhile, some people were more focused on the noise from the crowd. One netizen commented, "I also think it’s also disrespectful. - Sharon is clearly mourning ozzys death and the crowd are like they are going to a concert [sic]."

Another added, "The crowd should of shown a sign of respect by being silent and letting his family have this moment 😢 [sic]." One person asked, "What are the crowd screaming for, it not a concert or a football match, have some respect [sic]."

Many also worried about Sharon and the family, with a viewer noting, "It feels wrong to film this . Her grief is raw [sic]."

Regardless of online opinions on funeral appropriateness, the entire event was an emotional farewell to the icon, and the heartbreak can be seen on all the Osbournes' faces, especially Sharon's.

Photos from the service captured the rawness of their feelings. Sharon was leaning on her children for support. The pain of losing Ozzy, her husband of many years and partner through every twist and turn of life, was written all over her.

The family stood side by side in silence, united not only in mourning but in the deep love they shared for the man they were saying goodbye to.

At one point during the ceremony, Sharon raised her hand in the iconic rock-and-roll salute Ozzy made famous throughout his career. That single, heartfelt gesture was captured on video.

Despite this show of strength, many people across social media were struck by how fragile and devastated she looked.

One person wrote, "She looks absolutely broken and so frail💔," while another added, "I hate seeing Sharon so fragile :'( R.I.P Ozzy Osbourne. Rest easy."

It wasn’t just her visible grief that touched people; it was the small, intimate detail around her neck. "Oh poor Sharon. She looks so frail bless her heart. I see shes wearing Ozzys wedding band on her necklace [sic]😢 ❤️," someone noticed. That wedding band quickly became one of the most talked-about parts of the service.

Fans on Reddit reflected on its significance. One wrote, "She looks so thin & broken. I really feel so sad for her. I know some people don’t like her but she was everything to Ozzy for decades. They were together constantly. This has to be so incredible hard for her [sic]."

Another shared, "She has his wedding ring around her neck....I lost my dad unexpectedly last November, this hurts more than I would like [sic]." Someone else simply asked, "Is she wearing his wedding band around her neck?"

On Instagram, the grief was just as palpable. Under TMZTV's post, a fan commented, "I hope Sharon can hold on. So looks so pained and full of grief." Another wrote, "His ring around her neck 😢 I can feel their pain rip," while a third added, "She is wearing his wedding band around her neck ❤️😢."

Now, as the world mourns the death of one of heavy metal's most legendary figures, it's the quiet moments of Sharon's tears, her children's support, and that wedding ring close to her heart that are leaving the deepest impression.