One of the main motivations behind these measures was overcrowding in church crypts and graveyards.

The home guard platoon infiltrate the building though the church crypt.

The socially prominent sometimes had the privilege of having their corpses stored in church crypts.

The church crypt contains the tomb of Eugène de Beauharnais.

Big Al runs his business from an allotment and a church crypt and later from a bowling green.

Since 1954, this service has operated out of the church crypt, relying on donations and the efforts of volunteer parishioners.

Remains of this villa are still visible in the church crypt.

But then, again, what is master doing down at the old church crypt at night?

Some of the people seeking shelter in the church crypt were killed or injured.

The mosaic, although no longer entire, can now be seen in the church crypt.