Season 4
8 episodes · 2021
1The sun shines as I shed a tear
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.
2Sleep the never ending sleep
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.
3This is the day that tears are shed
Francies instigates an unusual team building episode and Nona directs the emotional funeral of a family friend
4A constant love, a never ending love
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.
5A human bond can never be severed
Francis considers an unusual way of celebrating his Tongan whakapapa. Jay deals with the emotional toll of embalming a three month old pēpī.
6Love surrounds us
A whanau trip to Queenstown is interrupted when Kaiora is called north to care for a dearly loved Aunty.
7In life, in death, your family is everything
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.
8Like the mighty Maire in the forestfinale
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.
