6.8/1020 votes#1 - Tears of the people, like rain from the heavens
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/13/2018
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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7.0/1017 votes#2 - Although it is small, it is precious
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/20/2018
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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6.8/1016 votes#3 - People pass away, but the land remains forever
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/27/2018
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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6.9/1016 votes#4 - My young tōtara has been broken
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 2/3/2018
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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6.8/1015 votes#5 - Farewell oh son, the morning tide is yours, the evening tide is mine
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/10/2018
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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7.0/1016 votes#6 - Be it small, it is an act of generosity
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/17/2018
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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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...
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Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Tears of the people, like rain from the heavens" is the best rated episode of "The Casketeers" season 1. It scored 6.8/10 based on 20 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 1/13/2018. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Although it is small, it is precious".
