There are some options, depending. More can always be said on the matter, so if anyone else would like to contribute, please don't let this compilation of previous posts stop you! We always welcome more answers from anyone who can. While we wait for new stuff, OP, here's a few posts on widowhood that may be of interest:
In addition to the links DanKensington posted, I have a couple of previous answers that might be helpful:
I am a soldier who dies while on Crusade. How does my family find out?