Some of the best resources for genealogy research are death records. These records come in all forms, and the information they provide differs according to the form. Interestingly burials, while part of the jurisdiction of the Kirk after the mid 16th century, did not have a religious component to them. This book will give you an idea of the records that exist and those that don't exist for researching your Scottish ancestors. It will also give you some ideas as to why some records might not exist as well as where to look for those that do.