Yes, I know it's a little morbid. But 'fess up. If you're even a half-hearted genealogist, the thought of cemeteries gets you just a little bit excited. Like most folks, you find yourself strangely compelled to read the details of 97-year-old woman's obituary in the local paper--even though you have no clue who she was. And if you've ever met an undertaker, you probably found yourself wondering what his life was like. Why else the fascination with TV shows like Six Feet Under and Family Plots?

Recently, I went on a mini-reading binge, and the theme was death. I didn't really mean to do it, but like most genealogists, I'm a little more interested in the topic than the average Joe. I went on an online surfing expedition, found one book, and started exploring associated links. Perhaps a half-hour later, I had a cart full of death-oriented books. For those who share my slightly twisted and gloomy interests, the following were my three favorite.

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