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The Casketeers: Life and Death Around the Globe

The Casketeers: Life and Death Around the Globe (2025)

June. 11,2025

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The Casketeers: Life and Death Around the Globe

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.

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The Casketeers: Life and Death Around the Globe

2025

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.

Seasons & Episode

Seasons 1 : 2025

6 Episode

Episode 1 - Tonga

June. 11,2025

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.

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Episode 2 - Vanuatu

June. 18,2025

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.

Episode 3 - Canada

June. 25,2025

Francis and Kaiora revel in the opportunity to take part in a long house ceremony, Francis tries his hand at traditional canoeing.

Episode 4 - Japan

July. 02,2025

Francis is amazed by the cutting edge technology that exists in the burial industry; Kaiora is challenged by the preparation of her favourite food.

Episode 5 - India Pt 1

July. 09,2025

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.

Episode 6 - India Pt 2

July. 16,2025

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.

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.