The Casketeers: Season 5

TV-14
2022
Poster for The Casketeers: Season 5

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

Where to watch The Casketeers: Season 5

The Casketeers: Season 5 is available to stream in Australia... More now on SBS On Demand.

The Casketeers: Season 5 episodes

Episode 5.1

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 5.2

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 5.3

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 5.4

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 5.5

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 5.6

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 5.7

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 5.8

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 5.9

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 5.10

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 5.11

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.

The Casketeers: Season 5 | Details

Rating
TV-14,
Genre
Comedy, Documentary
Country of origin
New Zealand