It is an old tradition in rural Norway as well, known as gravøl. It would be on the seventh day after the death, all the neighbours invited. Showing up was cons

It is an old tradition in rural Norway as well, known as gravøl. It would be on the seventh day after the death, all the neighbours invited. Showing up was considered a social obligation. It was supposed to be a happy occassion, to allow the deceased a peaceful rest. More details at [1] (in Norwegian), with a bonus picture. [1] https://snl.no/gravøl https://snl.no/gravøl