The Casketeers: Season 5

TV-14

2022

Created by Annabelle Lee-Harris
11 episodes
Comedy
Documentary

Fifth season of the docu-series following Francis and Kaiora Tipene of Tipene Funerals, a sparsely-known but culturally important funeral parlor... More

Fifth season of the docu-series following Francis and Kaiora Tipene of Tipene Funerals, a sparsely-known but culturally important funeral parlor in Auckland's Onehunga. The Casketeers follows the stories of individual deaths and bereaved families, the trials and triumphs of running a business, traditional funeral and grief practices, and the quirks of the Tipenes and their staff.

A hit show locally in New Zealand, The Casketeers has been released internationally on Netflix.

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Where to watch The Casketeers: Season 5

The Casketeers: Season 5 is available to stream in New... More Zealand now on TVNZ+.

The Casketeers: Season 5 episodes

Episode 1

Francis enlists the help of Nikora and Brady to get... More 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

Francis and the Porirua staff rehearse songs for a promotional... More performance at a local rest home which provides lots of laughs and delights the residents.

Episode 3

Francis acquires yet another gym membership and struggles through his... More first PT session. Feleki trains as an embalmer and news of a further lockdown has devastating consequences.

Episode 4

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

Episode 5

The staff are being measured up for bespoke tailored suits;... More 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

The death of a beloved Tipene whanau member is complicated... More by Francis' health issues. While the staff seem unconcerned about Francis' absence, Kaiora's nursing skills leave a lot to be desired.

Episode 7

Francis makes a visit to the Porirua branch to cover... More for COVID-sick staff and is challenged by basic technology as Kaiora comes to the rescue. A loved grandfather and member of the local RSA makes the long journey north to be buried with his parents.

Episode 8

It's Kaiora's birthday and the staff lay on a surprise... More lunch - however the terrible shock that awaits them all will send celebrations crashing.

Episode 1

Why is Jesus on the floor? Kaiora and Jana try... More to find somewhere fitting to place the statue. Tamale straddles the line between profession and family while directing a funeral.

Episode 2

There's a hole in the wall and it's Francis' fault,... More with his attempt at breakfast falling flat. Joan Whitford and Mr. Mulivai are farewelled by their loved ones

Episode 3

Yet more new décor to deal with & everyone gets... More together for a shared Matariki kai. There are ghosts that need attention. Jack Taumaunu and Tagisia Sanelevi are farewelled by their loved ones.