Much work remains to be done, but people who come to the celebration will see something to cheer about, the cemetery's enthusiasts - there's actually a word, taphophile, for people like that - agree.

Thoroughly accessible to history buffs, genealogists, taphophiles (cemetery enthusiasts), and lay readers alike, Graveyards of Chicago is a thoughtful glimpse into beautiful, unforgettable places that embody the life-affirming sentiment, "Memento mori" ("Remember that you will die.")