Farewell of a Woman to Her Deceased Husband

Question
Can a woman say goodbye to her deceased husband after washing him, and is it permissible for her to respond to men on the phone during the waiting period?
Answer
I say, and with God's help: It is permissible for a wife to bid farewell to her husband, and it is permissible for the woman to answer the phone and talk to foreign men, even directly, provided there is no temptation, and God knows best.
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