Sofiya Bouabdullah: Behind the Mortuary Doors | The Other Side Podcast with Michael Phoenix

In Episode 3 of The Other Side, I sit down with mortician and embalmer Sofiya Bouabdullah, owner of Melbourne Mortuary, for a deeply honest conversation about death, grief, and finding purpose in the most unexpected places.Growing up in a Muslim family, Sofiya always felt drawn toward caring for the dead. But at just 12 years old, after witnessing someone take their own life in front of a train, that calling became undeniable.In this episode, Sofiya shares her journey into the mortuary industry, what it’s really like working with the deceased, and the emotional responsibility of supporting families during their darkest moments.