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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 Worst Episode
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    The Casketeers Season 3 Episode 1 - Courage has many resting places
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    #1 - 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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  2. The Casketeers Season 3 Episode 2 - Words can't express how much I love you
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    #2 - 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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  3. The Casketeers Season 3 Episode 3 - Farewell to you, I shall return home
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    #3 - 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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  4. The Casketeers Season 3 Episode 4 - A white heron of a single flight
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    #4 - 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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  5. The Casketeers Season 3 Episode 5 - A person of great endurance
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    #5 - 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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  6. The Casketeers Season 3 Episode 6 - Every star has its own luminance
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    #6 - Every star has its own luminance

    S3:E6

    Francis grapples with who is his number one amongst the staff. A loved mother passes away at home and one of Francis' cousins says goodbye to the neighbour who raised her as her own. He maimai aroha tenei ki a Elizabeth "Betty" Anne Southey rāua ko Kay Daisy Greaves.

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  7. The Casketeers Season 3 Episode 7 - People are precious
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    #7 - People are precious

    S3:E7

    Nona farewells a close family member and the youngest daughter of ten organises her father's funeral. Meanwhile, Francis goes to great lengths to tidy the office. He maimai aroha tenei ki a Malua-Tai Lei Filimaua rāua ko Reginald Paul Perepe-Perana.

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  8. The Casketeers Season 3 Episode 8 - Man is not like the weathered branch of the tītoki, he lives on through his descendents
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    #8 - Man is not like the weathered branch of the tītoki, he lives on through his descendents

    S3:E8

    Francis tries to introduce healthy work practices, but gets in way over his head. A woman returns home to one of the most sacred mountains in Māoridom and Denise helps a family farewell their beloved father. He maimai aroha tenei ki a Tapolene Matagi rāua ko June Ngaia Chaplin.

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  9. The Casketeers Season 4 Episode 1 - The sun shines as I shed a tear
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    #9 - The sun shines as I shed a tear

    S4:E1

    Francis 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.

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  10. The Casketeers Season 4 Episode 2 - Sleep the never ending sleep
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    #10 - Sleep the never ending sleep

    S4:E2

    With 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.

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  11. The Casketeers Season 4 Episode 3 - This is the day that tears are shed
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    #11 - This is the day that tears are shed

    S4:E3

    Francies instigates an unusual team building episode and Nona directs the emotional funeral of a family friend

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  12. The Casketeers Season 4 Episode 4 - A constant love, a never ending love
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    #12 - A constant love, a never ending love

    S4:E4

    The 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.

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  13. The Casketeers Season 4 Episode 5 - A human bond can never be severed
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    #13 - A human bond can never be severed

    S4:E5

    Francis considers an unusual way of celebrating his Tongan whakapapa. Jay deals with the emotional toll of embalming a three month old pēpī.

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  14. The Casketeers Season 4 Episode 6 - Love surrounds us
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    #14 - Love surrounds us

    S4:E6

    A whanau trip to Queenstown is interrupted when Kaiora is called north to care for a dearly loved Aunty.

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  15. The Casketeers Season 4 Episode 7 - In life, in death, your family is everything
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    #15 - In life, in death, your family is everything

    S4:E7

    The 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.

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  16. The Casketeers Season 4 Episode 8 - Like the mighty Maire in the forest
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    #16 - Like the mighty Maire in the forest

    S4:E8

    The 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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  17. The Casketeers Season 5 Episode 1 - The sun shines as I shed a tear
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    #17 - The sun shines as I shed a tear

    S5:E1

    Francis enlists the help of Nikora and Brady to get his latest purchase of angel statues ready for Kaiora's approval and a Māori Muslim tangi is the first of its kind for Tīpene Funerals.

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  18. The Casketeers Season 5 Episode 2 - Connections between people cannot be severed whereas those of a canoe-rope can
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    #18 - Connections between people cannot be severed whereas those of a canoe-rope can

    S5:E2

    Francis and the Porirua staff rehearse songs for a promotional performance at a local rest home which provides lots of laughs and delights the residents.

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  19. The Casketeers Season 5 Episode 3 - Gloom and sorrow prevail, day and night
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    #19 - Gloom and sorrow prevail, day and night

    S5:E3

    Francis acquires yet another gym membership and struggles through his first PT session. Feleki trains as an embalmer and news of a further lockdown has devastating consequences.

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  20. The Casketeers Season 5 Episode 4 - Let us nurture our sister and she will mourn for us
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    #20 - Let us nurture our sister and she will mourn for us

    S5:E4

    A power outage challenges Jay in the mortuary, while Covid restrictions mean families need to get creative to grieve their loved ones.

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  21. The Casketeers Season 5 Episode 5 - Love received demands love returned
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    #21 - Love received demands love returned

    S5:E5

    The staff are being measured up for bespoke tailored suits; Tamale finds the process intrusive while Fehi quite enjoys it. A staunch Warriors fan is dressed in her supporter gears as the family prepares to lay her to rest. He maimai aroha tenei ki a Rachel Elizabeth Curry rāua ko Ivoni Fo Holoholo a Tungi Vaea.

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  22. The Casketeers Season 5 Episode 6 - The cycle is complete
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    #22 - The cycle is complete

    S5:E6

    The death of a beloved Tipene whanau member is complicated by Francis' health issues. While the staff seem unconcerned about Francis' absence, Kaiora's nursing skills leave a lot to be desired. He maimai aroha tenei ki a Pio Wiremu Jacobs.

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  23. The Casketeers Season 5 Episode 7 - When the fern frond dies, another rises in its place
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    #23 - When the fern frond dies, another rises in its place

    S5:E7

    Francis makes a visit to the Porirua branch to cover for COVID-sick staff and is challenged by basic technology as Kaiora comes to the rescue. A loved grandfather and member of the local RSA makes the long journey north to be buried with his parents.

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  24. The Casketeers Season 5 Episode 8 - When a shoal of maomao passes seaward of Nukutaurua, they will never return
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    #24 - When a shoal of maomao passes seaward of Nukutaurua, they will never return

    S5:E8

    It's Kaiora's birthday and the staff lay on a surprise lunch - however the terrible shock that awaits them all will send celebrations crashing. He maimai aroha tenei ki a Stanley Neho.

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  25. The Casketeers Season 6 Episode 3 - A full cycle is completed
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    #25 - A full cycle is completed

    S6:E3

    Yet 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.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Courage has many resting places" is the worst rated episode of "The Casketeers". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/5/2020. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Words can't express how much I love you".