How popular isAcademy Funeral Services in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 790 branded searches for Academy Funeral Services in New Zealand which is up 97.5% over the last 11 months. Academy Funeral Services holds 7.7% estimated Share of Search among New Zealand christchurch funeral directors and is ranked 4th of 4 competitors for search popularity.
Lamb & Hayward70.7%
Bell Lamb & Trotter12.6%
John Rhind9%
Academy Funeral Services7.7%
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Which christchurch funeral directors compete with Academy Funeral Services?
Share of Search by month for Lamb & Hayward, Bell Lamb & Trotter, John Rhind, Academy Funeral Services. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Lamb & Hayward | Bell Lamb & Trotter | John Rhind | Academy Funeral Services |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 65.1% | 16.1% | 14.5% | 4.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 62.2% | 19.4% | 11.9% | 6.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 66.3% | 17.5% | 11.7% | 4.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 62.5% | 17.4% | 14.1% | 6% |
| Feb 2026 | 70.1% | 13.8% | 10.6% | 5.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 67.8% | 12.3% | 12.5% | 7.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 64.5% | 16.7% | 10.5% | 8.2% |
| May 2026 | 59.9% | 17.7% | 16.1% | 6.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 51.9% | 21.7% | 20.9% | 5.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 69.1% | 14.4% | 10.6% | 6% |
| Aug 2026 | 70.7% | 12.6% | 9% | 7.7% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 70.7% | 7.2K | +20.3% | +1.6 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 12.6% | 1.3K | +3.2% | -1.8 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 9% | 920 | 0% | -1.6 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 7.7% | 790 | +51.9% | +1.7 points |
70.7%
held 1st · 7.2K estimated branded searches · +20.3% vs prior month · +1.6 points
12.6%
held 2nd · 1.3K estimated branded searches · +3.2% vs prior month · -1.8 points
9%
held 3rd · 920 estimated branded searches · 0% vs prior month · -1.6 points
7.7%
held 4th · 790 estimated branded searches · +51.9% vs prior month · +1.7 points
Compare search popularity between Academy Funeral Services and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Academy Funeral Services changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Academy Funeral Services in New Zealand rose from 400 to 790.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Academy Funeral Services’ estimated Share of Search among christchurch funeral directors in New Zealand increased from 4.2% to 7.7%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Academy Funeral Services’ estimated Share of Search among christchurch funeral directors in New Zealand peaked at 8.2% in April 2026 and was lowest at 4.2% in October 2025.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand christchurch funeral directors in August 2026?
4 changes
In August 2026, Academy Funeral Services gained estimated Share of Search among christchurch funeral directors in New Zealand, from 6% to 7.7%.
In August 2026, Lamb & Hayward gained estimated Share of Search among christchurch funeral directors in New Zealand, from 69.1% to 70.7%.
In August 2026, Bell Lamb & Trotter lost estimated Share of Search among christchurch funeral directors in New Zealand, from 14.4% to 12.6%.
In August 2026, John Rhind lost estimated Share of Search among christchurch funeral directors in New Zealand, from 10.6% to 9%.
How is Academy Funeral Services measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Academy Funeral Services’ name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
2 branded search terms
- academy funeral services
- academy funeral services christchurch
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