Episodes 8

1 The sun shines as I shed a tear

March 15, 2021

23m

Francis and Kaiora navigate the difficulties of supporting grieving whānau during COVID-19 while operating under strict guidelines. Plus, with the mortuary now up and running, the funeral home has a flamboyant new staff member.

2 Sleep the never ending sleep

March 22, 2021

23m

With Tipene Funerals storing bodies during COVID-19, Francis goes on a shopping spree to decorate the freezer. Later, the loss of a young mother resonates through her community. WARNING: This episode deals with the issue of suicide.

3 This is the day that tears are shed

March 29, 2021

23m

Francies instigates an unusual team building episode and Nona directs the emotional funeral of a family friend

4 A constant love, a never ending love

April 5, 2021

23m

The death of a young teenager hits home for the Tipenes and Kaiora upgrades one of Francis' favourite toys. He maimai aroha tenei ki a Blake Issac Wai Ariki James Heather.

5 A human bond can never be severed

April 19, 2021

23m

Francis considers an unusual way of celebrating his Tongan whakapapa. Jay deals with the emotional toll of embalming a three month old pēpī.

6 Love surrounds us

April 26, 2021

23m

A whanau trip to Queenstown is interrupted when Kaiora is called north to care for a dearly loved Aunty.

7 In life, in death, your family is everything

May 3, 2021

23m

The staff pull together to remember a man with no family. Plus, Francis and Kaiora take a leap of faith, opening a new branch in Porirua.

8 Like the mighty Maire in the forest

May 10, 2021

23m

The team of Tipene funerals go head to head in a ten pin bowling match, but rivalries are set aside to care for a special kaumatua.

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