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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Casketeers Season 2 Episode 8 - As one frond dies, another frond rises to take its place
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    #1 - As one frond dies, another frond rises to take its place

    S2:E8

    A bad van purchase comes back to haunt Kai but Francis promises this time will be different. Fehe directs her first Tongan funeral on her own and an emotional tangi proves that animals grieve too. He maimai aroha tenei ki a Yvette Heka rāua ko Sosaia tei Hausia.

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  2. The Casketeers Season 2 Episode 7 - What is the most important thing in the world? It is people, it is people, it is people
    7.7/10(9 votes)

    #2 - What is the most important thing in the world? It is people, it is people, it is people

    S2:E7

    Francis wants to take funerals to the future, but he's having trouble convincing others to come along for the ride. A case Francis hasn't seen before requires special attention from the embalmer. He maimai aroha tenei ki a Wayne Teleso Amiga rāua ko Tafao Lealiifano Kalolo.

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  3. The Casketeers Season 2 Episode 4 - My love for you will never wane
    7.6/10(10 votes)

    #3 - My love for you will never wane

    S2:E4

    Francis has new staff member, Fehe, assist him for the first time and a young Fijian woman's funeral honours the inspiring performer that she was. He maimai aroha tenei ki a Telesia Luafaletele Ale rāua ko Kuila Tuivoavoa.

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  4. The Casketeers Season 2 Episode 5 - A child's love for their father is beyond compare
    7.6/10(9 votes)

    #4 - A child's love for their father is beyond compare

    S2:E5

    Francis deals beautifully with the dead, but is struggling to keep things alive at the funeral home. A grieving widow queries her husband's appearance and a staff member suffers great personal loss. He maimai aroha tenei ki a Peter Koti rāua ko Kerry John Radovanovich.

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  5. The Casketeers Season 2 Episode 6 - A great mountain can be ascended, but not a great man
    7.3/10(9 votes)

    #5 - A great mountain can be ascended, but not a great man

    S2:E6

    Nona cares for a Niuean man who dies suddenly and the death of an overweight man spurs Francis to find new, healthy ways to team build with his staff. He maimai aroha tenei ki a Nicholas "Nick" Karetu rāua ko Koukouiki Togia Posimani Makaea.

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  6. The Casketeers Season 1 Episode 2 - Although it is small, it is precious
    7.0/10(17 votes)

    #6 - Although it is small, it is precious

    S1:E2

    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.

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  7. The Casketeers Season 1 Episode 6 - Be it small, it is an act of generosity
    7.0/10(16 votes)

    #7 - Be it small, it is an act of generosity

    S1:E6

    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.

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  8. The Casketeers Season 1 Episode 4 - My young tōtara has been broken
    6.9/10(16 votes)

    #8 - My young tōtara has been broken

    S1:E4

    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.

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  9. The Casketeers Season 1 Episode 1 - Tears of the people, like rain from the heavens
    6.8/10(20 votes)

    #9 - Tears of the people, like rain from the heavens

    S1:E1

    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.

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  10. The Casketeers Season 1 Episode 3 - People pass away, but the land remains forever
    6.8/10(16 votes)

    #10 - People pass away, but the land remains forever

    S1:E3

    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.

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  11. The Casketeers Season 1 Episode 5 - Farewell oh son, the morning tide is yours, the evening tide is mine
    6.8/10(15 votes)

    #11 - Farewell oh son, the morning tide is yours, the evening tide is mine

    S1:E5

    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

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  12. The Casketeers Season 2 Episode 3 - The tip of the moon has broken away
    6.7/10(12 votes)

    #12 - The tip of the moon has broken away

    S2:E3

    A respected kaumatua passes away and is flown in from Dunedin and Kaiora supports Scotty through a traumatic funeral he must direct. He maimai aroha tenei ki a Karaka Rapata rāua ko Jeremiah Fade Frenswa.

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  13. The Casketeers Season 2 Episode 1 - Return to your ancestral mountains to be cleansed by the winds of Tāwhirimātea
    6.6/10(14 votes)

    #13 - Return to your ancestral mountains to be cleansed by the winds of Tāwhirimātea

    S2:E1

    Francis has new staff and a fresh new outlook on life. A whanau spend the night in the chapel and a WW1 veteran needs to be removed from his grave and taken home. He maimai aroha tenei ki a Pukeroa Monty Busby rāua ko Somers Heruika Edwards.

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  14. The Casketeers Season 2 Episode 2 - My prized albatross plume is drenched by the mists of sorrow
    6.5/10(13 votes)

    #14 - My prized albatross plume is drenched by the mists of sorrow

    S2:E2

    The funeral home needs renovating and Francis is the man for the job. Nona showcases her skills as a celebrant but Francis is nervous to officiate the funeral of a delicate death. He maimai aroha tenei ki a Delvyn Emmie Sope rāua ko Leanne Victoria Wright.

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  15. The Casketeers Season 6 Episode 1 - If a reed stands by itself it may break, but if in a group, it will be unbreakable
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - If a reed stands by itself it may break, but if in a group, it will be unbreakable

    S6:E1

    Jay & 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.

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  16. The Casketeers Season 6 Episode 2 - You shall be mourned by those you leave behind
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - You shall be mourned by those you leave behind

    S6:E2

    There’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.

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  17. The Casketeers Season 6 Episode 5 - When the fern frond dies, another grows to take its place
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - When the fern frond dies, another grows to take its place

    S6:E5

    The 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.

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  18. The Casketeers Season 6 Episode 6 - Let us mourn their passing, for it is permanent. Not like that of the moon, set to rise again
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - Let us mourn their passing, for it is permanent. Not like that of the moon, set to rise again

    S6:E6

    World 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.

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  19. The Casketeers Season 6 Episode 7 - Connections between people cannot be severed, whereas those of a canoe-rope can
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - Connections between people cannot be severed, whereas those of a canoe-rope can

    S6:E7

    The 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.

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  20. The Casketeers Season 6 Episode 8 - Hold fast to your beliefs, look toward the horizons of the sea
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - Hold fast to your beliefs, look toward the horizons of the sea

    S6:E8

    The whānau travel to Fiji to visit someone special & witness the funeral of a family member. There's a joyful surprise & emotional celebration

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  21. The Casketeers Season 3 Episode 1 - Courage has many resting places
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #21 - Courage has many resting places

    S3:E1

    Francis and Kaiora juggle the newest member of their team as they care for a well loved sportsman who dies suddenly and a brave father arranging his own funeral. He maimai aroha tenei ki a Kori Warren Karena rāua ko Mario Silvio Dunatov.

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  22. The Casketeers Season 3 Episode 2 - Words can't express how much I love you
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #22 - Words can't express how much I love you

    S3:E2

    Francis plans his biggest surprise yet for Kaiora to celebrate their wedding anniversary. Meanwhile, Kaiora arranges a special funeral with a procession of Harleys. He maimai aroha tenei ki a Judith Anne Blundell rāua ko Joshua Thane Duprie Waipouri.

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  23. The Casketeers Season 3 Episode 3 - Farewell to you, I shall return home
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #23 - Farewell to you, I shall return home

    S3:E3

    Francis and Kaiora take a road trip to his home marae and we are gifted a rare glimpse of the three day tangihanga process, as his dear Aunty is laid to rest. He maimai aroha tenei ki a Kiritokia "Chrissie" Mitchell.

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  24. The Casketeers Season 3 Episode 4 - A white heron of a single flight
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #24 - A white heron of a single flight

    S3:E4

    Kaiora is confronted by a very special case and a Returned Serviceman receives a gun salute at his funeral. Meanwhile, Francis is obsessed with the chapel reaching new heights of perfection. He maimai aroha tenei ki a Isaac Mataatua Rakanui rāua ko Michael John Andzue.

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  25. The Casketeers Season 3 Episode 5 - A person of great endurance
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #25 - A person of great endurance

    S3:E5

    Nona convinces the staff to try zumba for a good cause. An elderly woman delays her own funeral and Francis is surprised by a glamorous family breaking traditions on the marae. He maimai aroha tenei ki a Ivy May Gibbs rāua ko Anaru Harley Young.

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Best Episodes Summary

"As one frond dies, another frond rises to take its place" is the best rated episode of "The Casketeers". It scored 8/10 based on 8 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/4/2019. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "What is the most important thing in the world? It is people, it is people, it is people".