Obit Magazine's Top Sites of 2010

The up-and-coming online magazine that treats the art of obituaries, and all things regarding the end of life, Obit, has listed its favorite sites of 2010 here. Please note that many of the sites chosen exhibit graphic photos and illustrations, cover topics many might find grisly or at least unseemly, and/or indulge in a morbid sense of humor.

This is in no way a lack of recommendation, merely a cautionary statement. Death is, like sex, a taboo topic that incites both fascination and dread. I hope, along with many others, to demystify the subject so that it no longer terrifies, confounds and alienates people. Obit, along with many other entities on- and off-line, is working to increase understanding, lend support and reduce fear. Thanks to all for their dedicated efforts this year!