

The Casketeers
2018– · TVNZ 1 · 30 min · 6 seasons
S06E08 · Episode 8
Mon, 27 Nov, 6:00 pm
The whānau travel to Fiji to visit someone special and witness the funeral of a family member. There's a joyful surprise and emotional celebration.
About
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.
Episodes
- E01
Episode 1
Mon, 9 Oct· 30 minWhy is Jesus on the floor? Kaiora and Jana try to find somewhere fitting to place the statue. Tamale straddles the line between profession and family while directing a funeral.
- E02
Episode 2
Mon, 16 Oct· 30 minThere'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.
- E03
Episode 3
Mon, 23 Oct· 30 minYet 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.
- E04
Episode 4
Mon, 30 Oct· 30 minFrancis offers to get on his knees to help lay floor tiles & the Stanley Neho Function Centre opens with a big celebration.
- E05
Episode 5
Mon, 6 Nov· 30 minThe Queen is dead and 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.
- E06
Episode 6
Mon, 13 Nov· 30 minWorld 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.
- E07
Episode 7
Mon, 20 Nov· 30 minThe next generation of the Tipene dynasty is in the whare earning his keep. Pere Wihongi fulfils a long held dream for Francis and Kaiora. John Te Wake and Sylvia King are mourned by their loved ones.
- E08
Episode 8
Mon, 27 Nov· 30 minThe whānau travel to Fiji to visit someone special and witness the funeral of a family member. There's a joyful surprise and emotional celebration.
Cast

Francis Tipene
Francis Tipene

Kaiora Tipene
Kaiora Tipene