Beware of people calling you, if they think you will collect insurance money. They get the names from the obit columns, and try to sell you something, insurance, money market items. These are the barracudas of our society. Just beware of those who would take advantage of you during your time of grief. I caught several medical outfits that had started billing again after Carol had died and they had been paid in full 6 months to a year earlier.
Life settles into routine.
Going out and doing things is healthy and keeps our interest in life. Isolation can be an enemy. Do not let it. It is to our advantage to get active, put away fears and go for the joy and the pleasure and fun that is there for us. It takes strength to move forward after the death of a mate.