The use of these burial galleries originated at the end of the 19th century. People were looking for a solution to the ever-increasing number of corpses in and around the cities. It had to be a hygienic yet space-saving solution. This was found in the construction of burial vaults with niches stacked on top of and next to each other, into which the coffin was bricked.

The first such burial gallery in Belgium was put into use in 1878. Due to its increasing success, it was soon emulated at other cemeteries. Nearly 900 people found their final resting place in this gallery, but did they find peace there? Unfortunately, this burial gallery has not been spared from vandalism. A few years ago, several burial niches were broken open.