M.M.
I am very sorry to hear that your husband has passed and so suddenly. My dad who lived with me for 7 years and was the childcare provider for both my kids as a single mom died suddenly recently and although it’s not a spouse he was like a father to my children and I counted on him for allot of things so his death has had a huge impact on our lives. The best Funeral Home and the least expensive I will list below. I called about 20 different places and people were rude and cold and wanted to charge an arm and a leg for the same thing. They are called Premier Funeral Services and are located in Lake Worth and Fort Lauderdale but handle funerals in the tri county area. When you call ask for John his number is ###-###-#### and ###-###-####. He is a very kind man and even came to our home to meet with us there and get everything taken care of.
As far as a place to meet afterwards I would recommend you look at the Marriott on Coral Ridge north of the sawgrass. You can have food catered and be sure that you have enough space for 500 people. They have very large ballrooms and conference areas and they are not too expensive. Regarding Social security you need to take the death certificate and go to the local SS office in your area with that and make the needed changes.
The closest one to you is:SOCIAL SECURITY
BLDG 2, SUITE 7A
2301 W SAMPLE ROAD
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33073
1-800-772-1213
If your husband had life insurance you will need to contact your agent and send them a copy of the death cert also to claim any benefits.
There are so many other things but I think this is the most important. I hope it helps you a bit. I also know of the grief counseling at Calvary Chapel and I think its a great way to talk with others in a supportive environment while receiving wise council.
God Bless you and the family!