Buckinghamshire, UK – July 26, 2025 – Following the passing of legendary Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne on July 22, 2025, at the age of 76, his wife of 43 years, Sharon Osbourne, is reportedly planning to lay him to rest in the garden of their 350-acre Buckinghamshire estate, known as Welders House. The decision, as shared by close friends and sources, stems from Sharon’s frail health and her desire for an intimate, private farewell for the rock icon, who died peacefully at home surrounded by family after a six-year battle with Parkinson’s disease.
Sources close to the Osbourne family indicate that Sharon, 72, is grappling with immense grief and physical fragility, making the prospect of organizing a large, public memorial too overwhelming. “Sharon is very, very fragile. She is so thin. She is not well. We are all terrified for her health at this point,” a friend told The Daily Mail. “The whole point of her life was him. They were each other’s best friend. We don’t know what she will do or how she will cope.” The source added that Sharon’s decision to bury Ozzy in the garden reflects her wish to keep him close to home, mirroring the choice made by Sandra Cash, widow of rock guitarist Jeff Beck, who buried her husband in their garden after his sudden death in January 2023.Ozzy Osbourne, born John Michael Osbourne in Birmingham, England, passed away at the couple’s Buckinghamshire mansion, which they purchased in 1993. The estate had been extensively renovated to accommodate Ozzy’s declining health, including the addition of a rehab wing and a nurse’s flat, as the couple relocated from Los Angeles to the UK in recent months. Sharon had been determined to bring Ozzy back to their home country, where he performed his final concert with Black Sabbath on July 5, 2025, at Villa Park in Birmingham, raising over £140 million for charity. Despite medical warnings that Ozzy was too unwell to travel, Sharon’s efforts ensured he could spend his final weeks in the UK, a place of deep personal significance.
The decision to opt for a private burial in the garden is also influenced by Sharon’s emotional and physical state. Having survived colon cancer in 2002 and faced recent health challenges after using the weight-loss drug Ozempic, Sharon is reportedly “too frail” to manage a large-scale public funeral. A source told The Mirror, “In the end, he died peacefully at home with all the family with him. It’s a lovely house, and Sharon wanted to bring him back from LA. I don’t know if she will feel strong enough to have a big memorial for all the people who want to say goodbye to him. We think she may want to bury him privately at home, in the garden.” This sentiment was echoed across multiple reports, with friends expressing concern that Sharon’s health may deteriorate further without Ozzy, whom she described as her “soulmate.”
While a private burial is being planned, discussions are underway for a potential public memorial in Birmingham to honor Ozzy’s legacy, given his profound connection to the city where he was born and where Black Sabbath was formed. A source told The Sun, “There are conversations about a celebration of his life in Birmingham, the city that meant so much to him. Artists like Yungblud, who was seen by Ozzy as a musician who could carry on the mantle of what he started all those years ago, are expected to have a role in it.” This public tribute could allow thousands of fans and notable figures to pay their respects, with tributes already pouring in from music icons like Elton John, Rod Stewart, and Metallica.
Sharon and Ozzy’s marriage, which began in 1982, was marked by both devotion and turbulence, including Ozzy’s struggles with addiction and a 1989 incident where he was arrested for attempting to strangle Sharon while under the influence. Despite these challenges, Sharon remained a steadfast partner, managing Ozzy’s solo career, launching Ozzfest, and starring alongside him in the reality TV show The Osbournes. Their bond was further highlighted by their children—Aimee, Kelly, and Jack—who were with Ozzy in his final moments, along with his two children from his first marriage, Louis and Jessica.As the Osbourne family navigates this profound loss, Sharon’s choice to bury Ozzy in their garden symbolizes their enduring connection and her desire to keep him close in a place they both cherished. While the family has requested privacy during this time, the global outpouring of love for Ozzy underscores his indelible mark on music and culture. Plans for any public memorial remain tentative, with Sharon’s health and emotional well-being at the forefront of concerns.
