Episodes
S01E01 - Tears of the people, like rain from the heavens
S01E02 - Although it is small, it is precious
S01E03 - People pass away, but the land remains forever
S01E04 - My young tōtara has been broken
S01E05 - Farewell oh son, the morning tide is yours, the evening tide is mine
S01E06 - Be it small, it is an act of generosity
S02E01 - Return to your ancestral mountains to be cleansed by the winds of Tāwhirimātea
S02E03 - The tip of the moon has broken away
S02E04 - My love for you will never wane
S02E05 - A child's love for their father is beyond compare
S02E06 - A great mountain can be ascended, but not a great man
S02E07 - What is the most important thing in the world? It is people, it is people, it is people
S02E08 - As one frond dies, another frond rises to take its place
S03E01 - Courage has many resting places
S03E02 - Words can't express how much I love you
S03E03 - Farewell to you, I shall return home
S03E04 - A white heron of a single flight
S03E05 - A person of great endurance
S03E06 - Every star has its own luminance
S03E07 - People are precious
S03E08 - Man is not like the weathered branch of the tītoki, he lives on through his descendents
S04E01 - The sun shines as I shed a tear
S04E02 - Sleep the never ending sleep
S04E03 - This is the day that tears are shed
S04E04 - A constant love, a never ending love
S04E05 - A human bond can never be severed
S04E06 - Love surrounds us
S04E07 - In life, in death, your family is everything
S04E08 - Like the mighty Maire in the forest
S05E01 - The sun shines as I shed a tear
S05E02 - Connections between people cannot be severed whereas those of a canoe-rope can
S05E03 - Gloom and sorrow prevail, day and night
S05E04 - Let us nurture our sister and she will mourn for us
S05E06 - The cycle is complete
S05E07 - When the fern frond dies, another rises in its place
S05E08 - When a shoal of maomao passes seaward of Nukutaurua, they will never return
S06E01 - If a reed stands by itself it may break, but if in a group, it will be unbreakable
S06E02 - You shall be mourned by those you leave behind
S06E03 - A full cycle is completed
S06E04 - Let us stay close together, not far apart
S06E05 - When the fern frond dies, another grows to take its place
S06E06 - Let us mourn their passing, for it is permanent. Not like that of the moon, set to rise again
S06E07 - Connections between people cannot be severed, whereas those of a canoe-rope can
S06E08 - Hold fast to your beliefs, look toward the horizons of the sea
Francis and Kaiora Tipene run Tipene Funerals, offering viewers an intimate glimpse into the world of funeral services. Their heartfelt approach highlights the often-overlooked aspects of this essential profession, tackling society's last taboo with compassion and respect. Through their dedicated work, the couple fosters a deeper understanding of grief and the significance of honoring loved ones. This engaging series not only showcases their business but also reveals the profound humanity involved in saying goodbye.
Year
2018
Country
NZ
Seasons
6