The Casketeers: Life and Death Around the Globe

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 2025-06-11

Last Air Date: 2025-07-16

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 6

Networks: TVNZ 1

Top Cast

Francis Tipene as Self
Kaiora Tipene as Self

Seasons

Season 1 (2025)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Tonga (2025-06-11)

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.
Ep. 2: Vanuatu (2025-06-18)

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.
Ep. 3: Canada (2025-06-25)

Francis and Kaiora revel in the opportunity to take part in a long house ceremony, Francis tries his hand at traditional canoeing.
Ep. 4: Japan (2025-07-02)

Francis is amazed by the cutting edge technology that exists in the burial industry; Kaiora is challenged by the preparation of her favourite food.
Ep. 5: India Pt 1 (2025-07-09)

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.
Ep. 6: India Pt 2 (2025-07-16)

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.