 He died in West Dulwich, London, England on 30 January 1998 and was cremated at West Norwood Cemetery.At Newbigin's funeral service on 7 February 1998 his close friend Dr. Dan Beeby said, "Not too long ago, some children in Selly Oak were helped to see the world upside down when the aged bishop stood on his head!Not a single one of his many doctorates or his CBE fell out of his pockets.