Ozzy Osbourne's closest friends look solemn at rocker's funeral as Sharon grants final wish

Ozzy Osbourne was hailed as one of the world's greatest rockstars, so it was only fitting that the good and the great of the rock music worlds would attend his funeral. Leading a host of well known names was Marilyn Manson who attended the private memorial service alongside his wife Lindsay Usich.

The pairpaid tribute to the Black Sabbath frontman, who performed his last concert in his hometown of Birmingham last month. Marilyn was followed by Ozzy's lead guitarist Zakk Wylde who took with him two acoustic guitars. Also in attendance was Rob Zombie who wore a skull on a black scarf.

The Black Sabbath singer sadly died at the age of 76 on July 22 and was buried on the grounds of his Buckinghamshire mansion, as he had asked for before his death. It comes after Sharon Osbourne breaks down in tears at Ozzy's funeral in heartbreaking scenes.

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During the public procession before his funeral, Ozzy's beloved wife Sharon and the couple's three children were seen heartbroken as they made their final goodbye among hoards of adoring fans. At one point, Sharon was being held up and supported by her daughter Kelly and her brother Jack who were equally as devastated.

The streets of Birmingham were filled with the singer's die hard fans who turned up in their droves to pay their respects. During the procession, Sharon was pictured holding her hand up while doing the peace sign. By Sharon's side, Ozzy's children from his first marriage to Thelma Riley, were also in tow.

The family made sure that Ozzy's funeral was more of a celebration than anything else in order to uphold his request. A floral tribute was also delivered to the couple's former marital home which had the words "OZZY F****G OSBOURNE", which was placed on the grounds of the family's lake.

In 2011, Ozzy said in an interview at the time: "I honestly don't care what they play at my funeral - they can put on a medley of Justin Bieber, Susan Boyle and 'We Are The Diddymen' if it makes 'em happy. But I do want to make sure it's a celebration, not a mope-fest.

"I'd also like some pranks - maybe the sound of knocking inside the coffin, or a video of me asking my doctor for a second opinion on his diagnosis of 'death."

Ozzy then added: "There'll be no harping on the bad times. It's worth remembering that a lot of people see nothing but misery their whole lives. So by any measure, most of us in this country - especially rock stars like me - are very lucky. That's why I don't want my funeral to be sad - I want it to be a time to say, 'Thanks'."

And in keeping with his request, a brass band played at the funeral procession in the middle of Birmingham town centre playing Black Sabbath songs including Iron Man.

Thousands of fans who turned up to pay tribute sang along to the songs in the memory of the singer.

In his autobiography I AM Ozzy, which was published in 2010 he spoke about his wishes following his death. He wrote: "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."

He explained: "A crabapple tree, preferably, so the kids can make wine out of me and get p***ed out of their heads. As for what they'll put on my headstone, I ain't under any illusions. If I close my eyes, I can already see it. Ozzy Osbourne, born 1948. Died, whenever. He bit the head off a bat."

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