- Alan Osmond's funeral on Saturday featured music, military honors and fireworks in Spanish Fork.
- The senior performing member of "The Osmonds" passed away April 20 at the age of 76.
- His family said he will be remembered for turning the Osmond family into a household name.
SPANISH FORK — Music, military honors and an unexpected final burst of fireworks marked the final farewell for Alan Osmond, the senior performing member of "The Osmonds."
Hundreds gathered in Orem and Spanish Fork on Saturday to celebrate his life. Alan Osmond passed away on April 20, 2026, at the age of 76. His family said he will be remembered as someone who helped shape the performing family's career into a worldwide household name. Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis 40 years ago, Osmond ultimately retired from performing but continued to contribute to the family's legacy behind the scenes.
Funeral services reflected the showmanship Osmond was known for.
The funeral began with live music performed by Osmond family members, setting an emotional tone inside the chapel.
"Music is what feelings sound like, and we're feeling everything today," said David Osmond, one of Alan and Suzanne Osmond's eight sons. "And today, as we're having literally a family reunion in there, we're reflecting on all the stories of an incredible man, who he was."
Speakers reflected on Osmond's role not just as a performer, but as the guiding force behind a close-knit family whose music reached millions.
Graveside services later that afternoon in Spanish Fork blended solemn tradition with unexpected spectacle.
The graveside ceremony included a three-volley rifle salute and the playing of "Taps," honoring Osmond's service in the Utah National Guard.
Family friend Scott Mitchell said he teared up watching the tribute and Osmond's family during the ceremony.
"Watching the reaction of his wife, Suzanne, and the honor that it was for her for everybody to show up and do that, it was amazing," Mitchell said. "Pride, patriotism really coming through, just like Alan was."
A reverent grave dedication followed. Then mourners turned their attention to the skies for nearly three minutes of fireworks erupting above the cemetery — booming sounds, rainbow plumes of smoke and cheers from the crowd.
"That was such an Alan moment," Mitchell said. "He would always say there's never too many fireworks."
The display was made possible by Osmond's longtime friend and Stadium of Fire co-director Eric Krug, who said Osmond was still dreaming about ways to enhance the Stadium of Fire at the very end.
"One of the last texts he sent me was, 'Hey Eric, could we attach flamethrowers to drones and fly them above the audience and shoot fire out?'" Krug recalled. "And I said, 'No, Alan, we can't do that.'"
Even so, Krug ensured one final surprise. Attendees thought the fireworks had ended — until they hadn't.
"I watched until everybody thought it was over," Krug said. "And then I said, 'Fire. Fire the rest.' That's exactly how Alan would want to end a show — by surprising the audience with something even bigger."
Alan Osmond and his brother Merrill were the creators of Stadium of Fire in 1980 — now one of the nation's largest Fourth of July celebrations. More than 30 years later, the annual Provo event remains a signature tradition, lighting the Utah Valley sky with massive fireworks displays inspired by Osmond's imagination.
Osmond was laid to rest at Spanish Fork Cemetery Saturday afternoon. For those who couldn't attend but would like to pay respects, longtime friend Scott Mitchell shared some advice.
"If you've never listened to any of Alan's talks or speeches, I'd suggest going and finding him because he had an amazing gift," said Mitchell. "He just makes you feel good about yourself. Whether he's talking straight at you or you're just listening to him, you feel good after hearing him."
