The Casketeers (2018)
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.
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1. Tears of the people, like rain from the heavens2018-01-13 · 23mFrancis 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 ar
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2. Although it is small, it is precious2018-01-20 · 23mA 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
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3. People pass away, but the land remains forever2018-01-27 · 23mWhile 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
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4. My young tōtara has been broken2018-02-03 · 23mA 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
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5. Farewell oh son, the morning tide is yours, the evening tide is mine2018-02-10 · 23mThe 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.
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6. Be it small, it is an act of generosity2018-02-17 · 23mFuneral 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
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