E1 - The sun shines as I shed a tear

Aired: March 15, 2021

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.

E2 - Sleep the never ending sleep

Aired: March 22, 2021

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.

E3 - This is the day that tears are shed

Aired: March 29, 2021

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

E4 - A constant love, a never ending love

Aired: April 05, 2021

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.

E5 - A human bond can never be severed

Aired: April 19, 2021

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

E6 - Love surrounds us

Aired: April 26, 2021

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

E7 - In life, in death, your family is everything

Aired: May 03, 2021

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.

E8 - Like the mighty Maire in the forest

Aired: May 10, 2021

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.