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Ed Sheeran: The Man Who Has Already Dug His Own Grave

Ed Sheeran, the acclaimed singer-songwriter, has made an unusual decision regarding his final resting place. On his $5 million, 16-acre estate in Framlingham, UK, Sheeran built a chapel as a personal sanctuary to mourn the loss of loved ones. However, in the process, he decided that he himself would like to be buried there. Sheeran reflects on his choice, saying, “It’s a hole that’s dug in the ground with a bit of stone over it, so whenever the day comes and I pass away, I get to go in there.” While some may find his decision strange or morbid, Sheeran explains that he has witnessed friends pass away without leaving a will, leaving loved ones unsure of what to do. By choosing his final resting place, Sheeran aims to provide his daughters with a designated space to remember him. This revelation comes from a recent interview with GQ.

In recent years, Ed Sheeran has experienced profound loss, losing several close friends. Among them is his mentor, Michael Gudinski, who passed away in 2021. The following year, Sheeran tragically lost his best friend, Jamal Edwards, to a heart attack. These losses were further compounded by the sudden death of close friend and cricketer Shane Warne. These experiences took a toll on Sheeran’s mental health, leading him to spiral into fear, depression, and anxiety, as shared in an article by People. As for the church and burial plans, they include a designated area for Sheeran’s burial, an approximately double grave plot-size zone accessible through a ground slab at the rear of the church. The New York Post previously reported on this private burial chamber, highlighting a complaint from a local resident who argued that celebrities should be buried among the general population.