My situation mirrors so many that I have read here. Very helpful of all you to share, for sure.
DH and I cruised for most of 50+ married years; we had 4 booked in 2020, that needless to say were cancelled. I lost my husband last year, without taking another cruise.
One of his final wishes was that I continue to cruise. This issue was forced when he decided on a burial at sea. That being said, 5 friends are joining me soon (final payment already made) for a friends cruise. I know it will be a difficult time to start solo cruising, but it's a start in honoring his wishes.
Also, to comply with the burial at sea request, I am taking our children and grands on a cruise this summer for DH's final cruise. We are sailing on Royal, as that is how we did family cruises before, and I understand they have a very nice program to accommodate this plan. By the way, DH and I planned this together (not the date) by purchasing the appropriate container and making sure that we have all the documentation required to do this.
Sorry for the long post, once I start typing, it just keeps going on and on. Also sorry if I have offered TMI for this group. It's therapeutic for me. Hope it may be helpful to someone else, as well.