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The ossuary of the cemetery of Crach is a funeral building located in the commune of Crach, in the department of Morbihan, Brittany. It is located at the southwest corner of the communal cemetery, bordered by the western wall, and is distinguished by an openworked oriental facade, decorated with balusters and a larman. Its roof carries a central pillar carved with a skull and crossed tibias, symbol of death, surmounted by a cross.

The ossuary was probably built at the end of the 19th century, before 1891, when the former ossuary backed by the parish church was transferred to this new site. This monument was listed as historic monuments by order of May 18, 1925, recognizing its heritage value. Its architecture, both sober and symbolic, reflects the funeral and religious practices of the period in Brittany.

The building is presented as an appentis edicle, incorporating architectural elements typical of Breton ossuary. The presence of balusters and macabre motifs recalls the memory and sacred function of these buildings, intended to accommodate the remains of the deceased. Today, the ossuary remains a testimony of the local funeral heritage, managed by the municipality of Crach.

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