Francis Tipene
Francis Tipene is the director of Tipene Funerals and a reality television star known for his role in the show 'The Casketeers.' He has publicly expressed concern for the families affected by the actions of his former employee, Fiona Bakulich, and stated that the company prides itself on professionalism and integrity, emphasizing the importance of trust in their services.
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Recent news mentions
Francis Tipene expressed regret over Fiona Bakulich's crimes and their impact on clients.
Disgraced ex-Tipene Funerals worker Fiona Bakulich’s bail application denied
New Zealand· 2025-04-24
Francis Tipene expressed regret over Bakulich’s crimes and their impact on clients.
Tipene Funerals ex-employee Fiona Bakulich burial scams: Victims detail heartbreak of ‘lies’New Zealand· 2025-04-11
Francis Tipene co-owns Tipene Funerals with his wife, Kaiora Tipene.
Funerals burial scandal: Second person pleads not guilty to three chargesNew Zealand· 2025-03-19
Francis Tipene co-owns Tipene Funerals with his wife, Kaiora.
Second Auckland funeral director charged with interfering with human remainsNew Zealand· 2025-03-18
Francis Tipene co-owns the funeral company with his wife Kaiora Tipene.
Tipene Funerals scandal: Francis, Kaiora say ‘not us’ to news of second arrest in Bakulich caseNew Zealand· 2025-03-15Francis Tipene is the co-owner of Tipene Funerals and expressed deep regret for the distress caused by Bakulich's actions.
Tipene Funerals’ former undertaker Fiona Bakulich: Families of victims vindicated by guilty pleasNew Zealand· 2025-02-28
Francis Tipene, company director and reality television star, told the Herald he had 'no idea' of anyone else being involved.
Tipene Funerals' former undertaker Fiona Bakulich pleads guilty to interfering with human remainsNew Zealand· 2025-02-27
Tipene, who families believe is accountable for his employee’s alleged actions, expressed he had 'no idea' of anyone else being involved.
Tipene Funerals scandal: Fiona Bakulich may not have acted alone, more arrests possible, police sayNew Zealand· 2025-02-12