The CasketeersSeizoen 6

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.

Where to Watch The Casketeers • Seizoen 6

8 Episodes

If a reed stands by itself it may break, but if in a group, it will be unbreakable
A1
If a reed stands by itself it may break, but if in a group, it will be unbreakableJay & Francis take care of Stephen Watson & his beloved cat Smoochie. Tamale straddles the line between profession and family when he directs the funeral of his cousin Toni Va’enuku.
You shall be mourned by those you leave behind
A2
You shall be mourned by those you leave behindThere’s a hole in the wall and it’s Francis’ fault, with his attempt at breakfast falling flat. Joan Whitford and Mr. Mulivai are farewelled by their loved ones.
A full cycle is completed
A3
A full cycle is completedYet more new décor to deal with & everyone gets together for a shared Matariki kai. There are ghosts that need attention. Jack Taumaunu and Tagisia Sanelevi are farewelled by their loved ones.
Let us stay close together, not far apart
A4
Let us stay close together, not far apartFrancis offers to get on his knees to help lay floor tiles & the Stanley Neho Function Centre opens with a big celebration.
When the fern frond dies, another grows to take its place
A5
When the fern frond dies, another grows to take its placeThe Queen is dead & Francis, desperate to be a part of the funeral, offers his services to Buckingham Palace officials. Baby Tevita Moeaki and Deon Hadley are mourned by their families.
Let us mourn their passing, for it is permanent. Not like that of the moon, set to rise again
A6
Let us mourn their passing, for it is permanent. Not like that of the moon, set to rise againWorld famous Tipene Funerals get surprise visitors from the USA and Francis is frustrated yet again by Fiona's tardiness. The families of Mr Chen and Mrs. Simoe Solomona grieve their loss.
Connections between people cannot be severed, whereas those of a canoe-rope can
A7
Connections between people cannot be severed, whereas those of a canoe-rope canThe next generation of the Tipene dynasty is in the whare earning his keep. Pere Wihongi fulfils a long held dream for Francis & Kaiora. John Te Wake & Sylvia King are mourned by their loved ones.
Hold fast to your beliefs, look toward the horizons of the sea
A8
Hold fast to your beliefs, look toward the horizons of the seaThe whānau travel to Fiji to visit someone special & witness the funeral of a family member. There's a joyful surprise & emotional celebration