The Casketeers

Season 4

TV-14
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 Season 4

8 Episodes

  • The sun shines as I shed a tear
    E1
    The sun shines as I shed a tearFrancis and Kaiora navigate the difficulties of supporting grieving whānau during COVID-19 while operating under strict guidelines. Plus, with the mortuary now up and running, the funeral home has a flamboyant new staff member.
  • Sleep the never ending sleep
    E2
    Sleep the never ending sleepWith Tipene Funerals storing bodies during COVID-19, Francis goes on a shopping spree to decorate the freezer. Later, the loss of a young mother resonates through her community. WARNING: This episode deals with the issue of suicide.
  • This is the day that tears are shed
    E3
    This is the day that tears are shedFrancies instigates an unusual team building episode and Nona directs the emotional funeral of a family friend
  • A constant love, a never ending love
    E4
    A constant love, a never ending loveThe death of a young teenager hits home for the Tipenes and Kaiora upgrades one of Francis' favourite toys. He maimai aroha tenei ki a Blake Issac Wai Ariki James Heather.
  • A human bond can never be severed
    E5
    A human bond can never be severedFrancis considers an unusual way of celebrating his Tongan whakapapa. Jay deals with the emotional toll of embalming a three month old pēpī.
  • Love surrounds us
    E6
    Love surrounds usA whanau trip to Queenstown is interrupted when Kaiora is called north to care for a dearly loved Aunty.
  • In life, in death, your family is everything
    E7
    In life, in death, your family is everythingThe staff pull together to remember a man with no family. Plus, Francis and Kaiora take a leap of faith, opening a new branch in Porirua.
  • Like the mighty Maire in the forest
    E8
    Like the mighty Maire in the forestThe team of Tipene funerals go head to head in a ten pin bowling match, but rivalries are set aside to care for a special kaumatua.

 

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