"Your brain gets put in your stomach" - mortician reveals what happens to us after we die

This week, Lauren & Billy are joined by TikTok’s The Mort Tech, also known as Hayleigh! From bizarre funeral requests to the realities of body preservation, she shares eye-opening insights into life as a mortician. Dive into morbid curiosities, embalming facts, and the unexpected moments that come with working in the funeral industry. Discover what it’s really like helping families say a final goodbye. TRIGGER WARNING - This episode includes discussion of death that some people may find distressing. 0:00 - Introduction to Tea At Four 2:30 - What Does a Mortician Do? 6:10 - Body Preservation & the Embalming Process 9:45 - Strange Realities of Body Handling 14:10 - Difficult Cases: Loss and Family Grief 19:05 - Rights in the Funeral Industry 21:00 - Bizarre Requests from the Deceased 33:30 - Surprising Facts: Bodies & Post-Mortem Changes 46:30 - Common Myths and Mortician FAQs 55:15 - Advocating for Change in the Funeral Industry Loving the tea so far? Don’t miss our latest videos for fresh stories, laughs, and trending topics!    • Why I don't celebrate Black History Month      • Office scandals, nipple hair and Beyonće d...      • "Just because I don't want to greet you ev...   Loving the drama? Check out our playlists for more juicy stories, laughs, and unfiltered chats!    • Tea At Four      • Плейлист      • Плейлист   Welcome to Tea At Four! Join Lauren & Christie as they spill all the tea that usually stays in the GC. From awkward dating fails and laugh-out-loud moments to mental health chats and trending topics, there's always something juicy. Grab a cuppa and enjoy the ride! Don't miss the tea—hit subscribe and join the fun!    / @teaatfourpod   If you want us to read out any of YOUR dilemmas or confessions, you can send in anonymously to teaatfour@junglecreations.com. And please do let us know what you think of this episode in the comments feature! Want more juicy stories and unfiltered laughs? Check out our socials for all the extra tea! Instagram - @fournineofficial Snapchat - Four Nine Voices Website - fournine.net Check out our other channels!    / @twistedfood      / @craft-factory      / @junglevt      / @fournine   For licensing/usage please contact hello@junglelicensing.com #TeaAtFour #TeaAtFourPod #TeaAtFourPodcast