Francis Tipene
Self
The Casketeers: Life and Death Around the Globe (2025)
Season 1
Beloved funeral directors, husband-and-wife team Francis and Kaiora Tipene embark on a new travel odyssey, witnessing life and death traditions from Tonga, Japan, India and more.
Released June 11, 2025
Episode 43 min
None+
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: Television New Zealand, NZ on Air
Network: TVNZ 1
Country: New Zealand
Languages:
English
S1E1 - Tonga
The Tīpene’s experience the beauty and diversity of Tongan culture, discover family connections and Francis is excited by a visit to the local morgue.
June 11, 2025, midnight
S1E2 - Vanuatu
G Francis is surprised by the unique preparation and strength of local kava while Kaiora is anxious about the live volcano perched on the edge of the village they’re visiting.
June 18, 2025, midnight
S1E3 - Canada
Francis and Kaiora revel in the opportunity to take part in a long house ceremony, Francis tries his hand at traditional canoeing.
June 25, 2025, midnight
S1E4 - Japan
Francis is amazed by the cutting edge technology that exists in the burial industry; Kaiora is challenged by the preparation of her favourite food.
July 2, 2025, midnight
S1E5 - India Pt 1
Francis and Kaiora take on the sensory overload of India, braving the streets of Delhi in a tuktuk, experience new ways to use a vibrator and receive the spiritual blessings of the Ganges in Haridwar.
July 9, 2025, midnight
S1E6 - India Pt 2
In Varanasi, Francis and Kaiora confront Hindu death practices on the banks of the Ganges, view the wonder of the Taj Mahal and get up close and personal with some rescue elephants.
July 16, 2025, midnight
Network: TVNZ 1
Episode Runtime: 43 min.
Season Runtime: 258 min.
Released: June 11, 2025
Last Air Date: July 16, 2025, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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