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October 9, 2023

Season 6

01. If a reed stands by itself it may break, but if in a group, it will be unbreakable

Jay & Francis take care of Stephen Watson & his beloved cat Smoochie. Tamale straddles the line between profession and family when he directs the funeral of his cousin Toni Va’enuku.

23min
October 9, 2023

02. You shall be mourned by those you leave behind

There’s a hole in the wall and it’s Francis’ fault, with his attempt at breakfast falling flat. Joan Whitford and Mr. Mulivai are farewelled by their loved ones.

22min
October 16, 2023

03. A full cycle is completed

Yet more new décor to deal with & everyone gets together for a shared Matariki kai. There are ghosts that need attention. Jack Taumaunu and Tagisia Sanelevi are farewelled by their loved ones.

23min
October 23, 2023

04. Let us stay close together, not far apart

Francis offers to get on his knees to help lay floor tiles & the Stanley Neho Function Centre opens with a big celebration.

22min
October 30, 2023

05. When the fern frond dies, another grows to take its place

The Queen is dead & Francis, desperate to be a part of the funeral, offers his services to Buckingham Palace officials. Baby Tevita Moeaki and Deon Hadley are mourned by their families.

22min
November 6, 2023

06. Let us mourn their passing, for it is permanent. Not like that of the moon, set to rise again

World famous Tipene Funerals get surprise visitors from the USA and Francis is frustrated yet again by Fiona's tardiness. The families of Mr Chen and Mrs. Simoe Solomona grieve their loss.

23min
November 13, 2023

07. Connections between people cannot be severed, whereas those of a canoe-rope can

The next generation of the Tipene dynasty is in the whare earning his keep. Pere Wihongi fulfils a long held dream for Francis & Kaiora. John Te Wake & Sylvia King are mourned by their loved ones.

22min
November 20, 2023

08. Hold fast to your beliefs, look toward the horizons of the sea

The whānau travel to Fiji to visit someone special & witness the funeral of a family member. There's a joyful surprise & emotional celebration

23min
November 27, 2023