My father in law has passed away, how best to support my husband

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Just that really, not sure how to support him & mil as they can't even physically touch due to her being vulnerable.

We don't think it was from coronavirus but it may have contributed as he had underlying health issues.

No advice OP but for your family

Just be there for him and let him talk about his father if he needs to. Be willing to talk about his feelings and validate them. Don't be silent because you're not sure what to say - that's what my DH did when my Mum died and it was awful, it felt like he didn't care (even though he did).

Call your MIL daily and let her know that you're there for her. Just knowing that people care makes a huge difference. Sorry for your loss.

Thank you, it seems so bizarre to social distance in these circumstances. Luckily my mil has a lot of support.

Prepare yourself for the new funeral guidelines. You won't be able to have a service and no more than a handful of people at the crem/buriel. No wake you may need to break this to your oh gently when the time is right. Rather than s funeral director dropping it on him. So sorry x

Yes we expect that @maddy68, we will save the ashes to scatter when we can all be together