Life As A Casketeer reveals how Francis and Kaiora grew up in families that had few possessions but were rich with love and tikanga, and how they came to work in their often misunderstood profession. It's also a book about the Måori world view and traditional funeral customs. The Tipenes make death feel less mysterious and life feel more precious. But most of all, Life As A Casketeer is a love story - for whanau, for culture and for each other.