Storyline

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.

First Aired

2018-01-13
Last Aired

2023-11-27
Creator

Annabelle Lee-Harris
Genre

Reality
Seasons

6
Episodes

46
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

TVNZ 1

Keywords:

new zealand funeral

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1. Tears of the people, like rain from the heavens

Francis and Kaiora Tipene are the passionate proprietors of Tipene Funerals. Go behind the scenes of t...More

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.Less

23mins 2018-01-13

2. Although it is small, it is precious

A beloved composer and teacher returns from Australia for burial at home in Aotearoa, and Francis stru...More

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.Less

23mins 2018-01-20

3. People pass away, but the land remains forever

While Francis' right hand woman Fiona is busy with an emotional Tongan funeral, Francis fumes over mis...More

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.Less

23mins 2018-01-27

4. My young tōtara has been broken

A close member of the Tipene whanau passes away and Francis is tasked with organising the tangi. Elsew...More

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.Less

23mins 2018-02-03

5. Farewell oh son, the morning tide is yours, the evening tide is mine

The team prepare to send a Niuean fisherman back to his homeland, while struggling with a very busy da...More

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 SisikefuLess

23mins 2018-02-10

6. Be it small, it is an act of generosity

Funeral directory Fiona oversees a Samoan burial, and the Tipene family prepares a funeral for a young...More

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.Less

23mins 2018-02-17

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A Review by SierraKiloBravo 6

Written by SierraKiloBravo on 2020-07-08

Review of seasons 1 and 2 Click here for a video version of this review: https://youtu.be/CO0lUTNUUlY So, watching TV shows about fune... read more

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A Review by SierraKiloBravo

Review of seasons 1 and 2 Click here for a video version of this review: https://youtu.be/CO0lUTNUUlY So, watching TV shows about funerals is not my usual fare, but adding a New Zealand twist is enough to catch my interest. _The Caske...

A Review by SierraKiloBravo 6

Written by SierraKiloBravo on 2020-07-08

Review of seasons 1 and 2 Click here for a video version of this review: https://youtu.be/CO0lUTNUUlY So, watching TV shows about funerals is not my usual fare, but adding a New Zealand twist is...