The Casketeers

Available on Netflix Japan

Yes, The Casketeers is now available on Japan Netflix. It arrived for online streaming on January 20, 2022

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Synopsis

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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Episodes

The Casketeers: Season 1

Episode 1
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Episode 1

2018-01-13

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.

Episode 2
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Episode 2

2018-01-20

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.

Episode 3
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Episode 3

2018-01-27

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.

Episode 4
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Episode 4

2018-02-03

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.

Episode 5
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Episode 5

2018-02-10

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.

Episode 6
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Episode 6

2018-02-17

Francis wants to put on a show for the local rest home. Meanwhile when a young relative tragically passes on; Francis, Kaiora and their children all help to prepare a beautiful farewell.

The Casketeers: Season 2

Episode 1
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Episode 1

2019-01-14

Francis and Kaiora Tipene take us back inside the world of funeral directing with heart-warming and hilarious honesty

Episode 2
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Episode 2

2019-01-21

The funeral home needs renovating and Francis is the man for the job. Nona showcases her skills as a celebrant but Francis is nervous to officiate the funeral of a delicate death.

Episode 3
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Episode 3

2019-01-28

A respected kaumatua passes away and is flown in from Dunedin and Kaiora supports Scotty through a traumatic funeral he must direct.

Episode 4
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Episode 4

2019-02-04

Francis has new staff member, Fehe, assist him for the first time and a young Fijian woman's funeral honours the inspiring performer that she was.

Episode 5
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Episode 5

2019-02-11

Francis deals beautifully with the dead, but is struggling to keep things alive at the funeral home. A grieving widow queries her husband's appearance and a staff member suffers great personal loss.

Episode 6
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Episode 6

2019-02-18

Nona cares for a Niuean man who dies suddenly and the death of an overweight man spurs Francis to find new, healthy ways to team build with his staff.

Episode 7
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Episode 7

2019-02-25

Francis wants to take funerals to the future, but he's having trouble convincing others to come along for the ride. A case Francis hasn't seen before requires special attention from the embalmer.

Episode 8
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Episode 8

2019-03-04

A bad van purchase comes back to haunt Kai but Francis promises this time will be different. Fehe directs her first Tongan funeral on her own and an emotional tangi proves that animals grieve too.

The Casketeers: Season 3

Episode 1
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Episode 1

2020-01-05

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.

Episode 2
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Episode 2

2020-01-12

Francis plans his biggest surprise yet for Kaiora on their wedding anniversary. Meanwhile, Kaiora arranges a special funeral with a procession of Harleys.

Episode 3
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Episode 3

2020-01-19

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.

Episode 4
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Episode 4

2020-01-26

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.

Episode 5
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Episode 5

2020-02-02

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.

Episode 5
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Episode 5

2020-02-09

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

Episode 7
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Episode 7

2020-02-16

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.

Episode 8
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Episode 8

2020-02-23

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.

The Casketeers: Season 4

Episode 1
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Episode 1

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.

Episode 2
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Episode 2

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.

Episode 3
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Episode 3

2021-03-29

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

Episode 4
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Episode 4

2021-04-05

The death of a young teenager hits home for the Tipenes and Kaiora upgrades one of Francis' favourite toys

Episode 5
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Episode 5

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 pepi

Episode 6
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Episode 6

2021-04-26

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

Episode 7
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Episode 7

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.

Episode 8
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Episode 8

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

The Casketeers: Season 5

Episode 1
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Episode 1

2022-04-19

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.

Episode 2
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Episode 2

2022-04-26

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.

Episode 3
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Episode 3

2022-05-03

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.

Episode 4
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Episode 4

2022-05-10

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

Episode 5
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Episode 5

2022-05-17

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.

Episode 6
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Episode 6

2022-05-24

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.

Episode 7
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Episode 7

2022-05-31

Francis and Kaiora Tipene are the passionate proprietors of Tipene Funerals. Join them behind the scenes, addressing our culture's last taboo with dignity and aroha.

Episode 8
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Episode 8

2022-06-07

Francis and Kaiora Tipene are the passionate proprietors of Tipene Funerals. Join them behind the scenes, addressing our culture's last taboo with dignity and aroha.

The Casketeers: Season 6

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