"Graving" is my favorite hobby, and the most misunderstood by most people. I don't have a fascination with death. I love graving because I learn history, work on my geneaology and have some peaceful quiet time.

Additionally, I've done some informal studies on tombstones - materials, styles, what factors cause a tombstone to stand the test of time, etc. I've even spent time in Elberton, GA (granite capital of the world) learning more about granite markers and the latest techniques/technology used in tombstones.