Christchurch funeral directors in New Zealand:Which brands are most popular in search?
In August 2026, Lamb & Hayward was the most searched among christchurch funeral directors in New Zealand, with an estimated 7.2K branded searches and 70.7% estimated Share of Search within this set.
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Compare funeral directors families can choose between in Christchurch, New Zealand. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
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.
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| 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 | — | — | — | — |
This month’s ranking, August 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
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Which brand is most popular in search among christchurch funeral directors in New Zealand?
4 brands
In August 2026, Lamb & Hayward was the most searched among christchurch funeral directors in New Zealand, with an estimated 7.2K branded searches and 70.7% estimated Share of Search within this set. Bell Lamb & Trotter is in 2nd place, 58.1 percentage points behind at 12.6% Share of Search.
| Brand | Share of Search | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Lamb & Hayward | 65.1% → 70.7% | 70.7%Aug 2026 | 51.9%Jun 2026 | 1st |
| Bell Lamb & Trotter | 16.1% → 12.6% | 21.7%Jun 2026 | 12.3%Mar 2026 | 2nd |
| John Rhind | 14.5% → 9% | 20.9%Jun 2026 | 9%Aug 2026 | 3rd |
| Academy Funeral Services | 4.2% → 7.7% | 8.2%Apr 2026 | 4.2%Oct 2025 | 4th |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Lamb & Hayward’s estimated Share of Search among christchurch funeral directors in New Zealand increased from 65.1% to 70.7%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Bell Lamb & Trotter’s estimated Share of Search among christchurch funeral directors in New Zealand decreased from 16.1% to 12.6%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, John Rhind’s estimated Share of Search among christchurch funeral directors in New Zealand decreased from 14.5% to 9%.
- 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, Lamb & Hayward’s estimated Share of Search among christchurch funeral directors in New Zealand peaked at 70.7% in August 2026 and was lowest at 51.9% in June 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Bell Lamb & Trotter’s estimated Share of Search among christchurch funeral directors in New Zealand peaked at 21.7% in June 2026 and was lowest at 12.3% in March 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, John Rhind’s estimated Share of Search among christchurch funeral directors in New Zealand peaked at 20.9% in June 2026 and was lowest at 9% in August 2026.
- 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%.
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