Article R2213-29 of the French General Code of Local Authorities
After the coffin has been closed, in accordance with the provisions of article R. 2213-20, it may be temporarily deposited in a religious building, a burial chamber, at the crematorium, in a depository, at the residence of the deceased or that of a member of his or her family, under the conditions provided for in articles R. 2213-33and R. 2213-35. The coffin may also be placed in a temporary vault,…