OZZY Osbourne's Black Sabbath bandmates and Sir Elton John will attend his funeral tomorrow.
The singer, who died last Tuesday aged 76, will be laid to rest in the grounds of his home, family friends say.
His funeral cortege through Birmingham today will allow fans to pay their respects.
Wife Sharon and children Jack, 39, Kelly, 40, Aimee, 41, and Louis, 50, who is Ozzy's son from his first marriage to Thelma Riley, will travel in cars behind the hearse.
A source said: "Sharon and the family want to celebrate Ozzy's life with his fans, with plans for the cortege to travel through Birmingham.
"Tomorrow they will have a closed service at a church in Gerrards Cross, Bucks.
"Singer Yungblud, who became close with Ozzy in recent years, is going to give a reading.
"His Sabbath bandmates, Tony Iommi, Bill Ward and Geezer Butler, will be there, along with James Hetfield from Metallica.
"Elton John is also hoping to join the family at the church.
"Sharon and his family have been so touched by messages they received not only from Ozzy's friends, but also his fans around the world."
After his death, Elton called Ozzy a "dear friend" who "secured his place in the pantheon of rock gods."
Thousands will line Broad Street in Birmingham from 1pm as they travel to the Black Sabbath bridge.
A live stream of the road is continuing, so fans unable to travel can watch as the hearse passes by.
The cortege will be accompanied by a brass band performance from Birmingham musicians Bostin' Brass.
Lord Mayor Zafar Iqbal said: "Ozzy was more than a music legend — he was a son of Birmingham.
"Having recently been awarded the Freedom of the City and following his celebrated appearance at the Back to the Beginning concert at Villa Park earlier this month, it was important to the city that we support a fitting, dignified tribute.
"We're proud to host it here with his loving family, and we are grateful they have generously offered to pay to enable this to happen."
Brum airport plans tribute
By Alex West
BIRMINGHAM Airport is planning a tribute amid calls to change its name to Ozzy Osbourne International.
A petition backed by more than 50,000 people calls for the switch after the Brummie singer's death last week.
The airport said it would put up artwork in its terminal, saying: "Ozzy is an inspiration to so many."
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