In Episode 9 of G’Day Mate with Evan and Tom, Tom takes listeners back to a pivotal year in his early career—working at a local funeral home. With a mix of curiosity, reverence, and a touch of humor, he reflects on the meticulous process of preparing a body for burial, from embalming to dressing, and how each step serves as a final act of dignity for the deceased. Along the way, Tom shares the unexpected lessons he gained about grief, human connection, and the quiet moments that shape our understanding of mortality. It’s a deeply personal episode that balances the technical with the profound, offering insights that stay with you long after the conversation ends.