Emotional scenes played out in Birmingham today, where thousands of fans gathered to pay their respects to the late Ozzy Osbourne. The Prince of Darkness was laid to rest at a private funeral service after a funeral parade through central Birmingham following his death last week at the age of 76.

Mourners at Ozzy Osbourne‘s private funeral today outside his sprawling Buckinghamshire, England, home were greeted by a humorous floral array. The tribute, situated on the banks of a lake on the 250-acre property,

Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne ‘s funeral is taking place July 30, one week after the rock legend passed away at the age of 76 from unknown causes. His death came shortly after he performed his final show with the legendary rock band on July 5. Osbourne said over a decade ago that he wanted his funeral to be a day of celebration.