Condolences, Steve.
I think you chose a wonderful spot. Sure, the grief hits hard now, but you need to grieve, don't avoid it. I slept with my senior, Luvbug, so for weeks if not months after she passed away, I was painfully reminded of her absence every time I went to bed. I still miss her hard every once in a while, but I think allowing myself to grieve fully made the process all the more cathartic.