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.
Showing Season 4 of 6
Season 4
2021
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01. The sun shines as I shed a tear
2021-03-15
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.
02. Sleep the never ending sleep
2021-03-22
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.
03. This is the day that tears are shed
2021-03-29
Francies instigates an unusual team building episode and Nona directs the emotional funeral of a family friend
04. A constant love, a never ending love
2021-04-05
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.
05. A human bond can never be severed
2021-04-19
Francis considers an unusual way of celebrating his Tongan whakapapa. Jay deals with the emotional toll of embalming a three month old pēpī.
06. Love surrounds us
2021-04-26
A whanau trip to Queenstown is interrupted when Kaiora is called north to care for a dearly loved Aunty.
07. In life, in death, your family is everything
2021-05-03
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.
08. Like the mighty Maire in the forest
2021-05-10
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.
