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The Casketeers

The Casketeers
★ 5.0/10•2018•23m•TV-14•Reality
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Francis and Kaiora Tipene are the passionate proprietors of Tipene Funerals. This is a unique opportunity to look behind the scenes of their business and into this little-explored but vital service, where our culture's last taboo is being addressed with dignity and aroha.

StatusEnded
Runtime23m
LanguageEN
First Air DateJan 13, 2018

Episodes

Episode 1 - Tears of the people, like rain from the heavensE123m

Tears of the people, like rain from the heavens

Francis and Kaiora Tipene are the passionate proprietors of Tipene Funerals. Go behind the scenes of their business, where our culture's last taboo is addressed with dignity and aroha. He maimai aroha tēnei ki a Kiritokia ete Tomairangi Paki.

Jan 13, 2018

Episode 2 - Although it is small, it is preciousE223m

Although it is small, it is precious

A beloved composer and teacher returns from Australia for burial at home in Aotearoa, and Francis struggles to let go of the reins when his newest Funeral Director leads a funeral on her own. He maimai aroha tēnei ki a Sonny Abraham rāua ko Charlotte Ruka.

Jan 20, 2018

Episode 3 - People pass away, but the land remains foreverE323m

People pass away, but the land remains forever

While Francis' right hand woman Fiona is busy with an emotional Tongan funeral, Francis fumes over missing biscuits and upsets his wife Kaiora with an unwise business decision. He maimai aroha tēnei ki a Tevita Kilogram rāua ko Isobelle Ihaka.

Jan 27, 2018

Episode 4 - My young tōtara has been brokenE423m

My young tōtara has been broken

A close member of the Tipene whanau passes away and Francis is tasked with organising the tangi. Elsewhere a young mother is tragically taken, and her grieving family want to spend one last night with her. He maimai aroha tēnei ki a Aunty Kataraina Kanara rāua ko Chozyn Koroheke.

Feb 3, 2018

Episode 5 - Farewell oh son, the morning tide is yours, the evening tide is mineE523m

Farewell oh son, the morning tide is yours, the evening tide is mine

The team prepare to send a Niuean fisherman back to his homeland, while struggling with a very busy day at the office. Elsewhere, Francis attempts to get his health back on track. He maimai aroha tēnei ki a Zion Harris-Davis rāua ko Sisikefu Fusiika Sisikefu

Feb 10, 2018

Episode 6 - Be it small, it is an act of generosityE623m

Be it small, it is an act of generosity

Funeral directory Fiona oversees a Samoan burial, and the Tipene family prepares a funeral for a young extended family member. As advertising for their funeral home, Francis wants the staff to put on a show for the local rest home. He maimai aroha tenei ki a Eden Tipene rāua ko Lili Ilo Puletua.

Feb 17, 2018

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