THE CASKETEERS. SERIES 1. EPISODE 1

Year: 2017
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Year: 2017
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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.

Francis Tipene and Kaiora Tipene work together as husband and wife. Scottie Williams and Fiona Bakulich talk about what it’s like working for Tipene Funerals.

Today Tipene Funerals are preparing for the funeral of Princess Kiritokia ete Tomairangi Paki, sister of the Māori King. The pressure is on as they prepare for the farewell of this esteemed member of the Māori royal family. They take Princess Tomairangi to Waahi Paa Marae in Tainui.

In the chapel tonight, a Tongan family are holding a service for a loved one.

Tipene Funerals returns to the tangihanga of Princess Tomairangi for the final day to assist with the burial in Ngaruawahia Pā.

Intertitle: He maimai aroha tēnei ki a Kiritokia ete Tomairangi Paki. Rest in peace.