Ed Sheeran recently disclosed owning a gravesite in his backyard, not as a crypt, but a simple spot. Speaking with GQ, he clarified that this area also serves as a chapel where friends have tied the knot. Additionally, it's intended for those close to him, who choose cremation.
«It's a hole dug in the ground with a stone cover. When my time comes, I'll be laid to rest there,» he stated. He emphasized that this decision was prompted by witnessing friends pass away without wills, leaving their loved ones unsure of what to do.
While his grave plans are for the future, Sheeran has recently released a new album titled «Autumn Variations» on his Gingerbread Man Records label on September 29. He explained that this album was inspired by the various life changes he and his friends experienced during the previous autumn.
«After a hot summer, everything either calmed down, settled, fell apart, reached a climax, or fell apart,» he said. The album is a reflection of his own experiences and those of his friends. It encompasses friendship, heartbreak, love, depression, loneliness and confusion.
Why did Ed Sheeran decide to have a gravesite in his backyard?
Ed Sheeran wanted a resting place for close friends who had been cremated and to avoid the complications his friends faced without wills.
What inspired Ed Sheeran's latest album, Autumn Variations?
Ed Sheeran's album was inspired by the diverse life experiences he and his friends went through during the previous autumn, capturing emotions ranging from love and friendship to heartbreak and loneliness.