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The Casketeers

  • TV Series
  • 2018–
  • TV-14
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7.6/10
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The Casketeers (2018)
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Maori funeral directors Francis and Kaiora Tipene and staff temper good humor with care and respect as they help Polynesian families cope with loss.Maori funeral directors Francis and Kaiora Tipene and staff temper good humor with care and respect as they help Polynesian families cope with loss.Maori funeral directors Francis and Kaiora Tipene and staff temper good humor with care and respect as they help Polynesian families cope with loss.

  • Creator
    • Annabelle Lee-Harris
  • Stars
    • Kaiora Tipene
    • Francis Tipene
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    525
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    • Creator
      • Annabelle Lee-Harris
    • Stars
      • Kaiora Tipene
      • Francis Tipene
    • 28User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

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    Kaiora Tipene
    • Self
    • 2018–2021
    Francis Tipene
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    • 2018–2021
    • Creator
      • Annabelle Lee-Harris
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    9Msbnitski

    Why not find a bit of humor in death?

    We will all die. We will all lose loved ones too. This program shows a family, co workers and friends that truly care about their business and the families that they help through the process of losing a loved one. It not over morbid nor is it overly silly. They love their work and they care about the grieving process. It's never easy when dealing with death and to see the wonderful interaction these people have with their community is very touching.

    It's always interesting to see how other cultures deal with the death of one of their own people. We can always learn about other people in the world when it comes to rituals, beliefs and customs. I really enjoyed this show. It was not only informative but touching to see real people deal with real events, loss of a loved one. I hope that all people, including children watch this. It takes the unknown out of death and it shows the many ways that people deal with grief.
    8mgitts1977

    Not your typical reality show....

    I absolutely love this show... It makes you laugh, cry, reflect, and really put things in perspective. I adore everyone in the show... they are so real, and they take such pride in their jobs, and truly pay honor to their culture and customs.
    8lizrowdy

    Just stumbled on it

    But I really like this show. It's not morbid or disrespectful. I never thought I would like a show like this but I do. It's a view of how respectful a planned or unplanned goodbye can be. Sometimes it's hard to see families paying there respect on the loss of a young person. But it's part of the circle of life. Why not show how things can be done?
    10awrittenword

    A breath of fresh air!

    Life, in it's brevity, has oftentimes made me ignore what will be a certainty to us all. Death is an incredibly delicate subject, and yet something that we must all face eventually. I have never been a fan of reality shows, and yet, The Casketeers drew me in instantly. It takes a special team of people to curate a show that incorporates minor triviality and yet gives reverence to the deceased and their family. Yes, you will definitely ugly-cry while watching, but you will most certainly laugh out loud as well.
    8shannonsuxx

    You will laugh. You will cry. You will feel.

    Such a beautiful television series about the procedures and journey of life through to the afterlife and how the ceremonies of farewelling loved ones is performed.

    I really found this a heartwarming series that will give insight into the workings of how funerals are organised.

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    • Release date
      • December 21, 2018 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • New Zealand
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    • Languages
      • English
      • Maori
    • Also known as
      • 殯儀館日常
    • Filming locations
      • Onehunga, Auckland, New Zealand
    • Production company
      • Great Southern Television
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