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title: "Christchurch funeral directors in New Zealand: Which brands are most popular in search?"
description: "Compare funeral directors families can choose between in Christchurch, New Zealand. Share of Search among Lamb & Hayward, Bell Lamb & Trotter, John Rhind and Academy Funeral Services, the christchurch funeral directors Brandwave compares in New Zealand, using the same methodology, market, and reporting period. 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."
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# Christchurch funeral directors in New Zealand: Which brands are most popular in search?

Compare funeral directors families can choose between in Christchurch, New Zealand. Share of Search among Lamb & Hayward, Bell Lamb & Trotter, John Rhind and Academy Funeral Services, the christchurch funeral directors Brandwave compares in New Zealand, using the same methodology, market, and reporting period. 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.

## Key facts

- **Competitive set**: Christchurch funeral directors
- **Market**: New Zealand
- **Brands compared**: 4
- **Month measured**: Aug 2026
- **Highest Share of Search**: Lamb & Hayward, 70.7%

## Which brand is most popular in search among christchurch funeral directors in New Zealand?

- 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.
- 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.

## Compare search popularity between leading brands

- [Lamb & Hayward vs Bell Lamb & Trotter: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/bell-lamb-and-trotter-vs-lamb-and-hayward): 70.7% against 12.6% Share of Search.
- [Lamb & Hayward vs John Rhind: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/john-rhind-vs-lamb-and-hayward): 70.7% against 9% Share of Search.
- [Lamb & Hayward vs Academy Funeral Services: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/academy-funeral-services-vs-lamb-and-hayward): 70.7% against 7.7% Share of Search.
- [Bell Lamb & Trotter vs John Rhind: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/bell-lamb-and-trotter-vs-john-rhind): 12.6% against 9% Share of Search.
- [Bell Lamb & Trotter vs Academy Funeral Services: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/academy-funeral-services-vs-bell-lamb-and-trotter): 12.6% against 7.7% Share of Search.
- [John Rhind vs Academy Funeral Services: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/academy-funeral-services-vs-john-rhind): 9% against 7.7% Share of Search.

## How did search popularity change for New Zealand christchurch funeral directors in August 2026?

- 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%.

## Share of Search ranking

| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | Change vs prior month | Owned by |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Lamb & Hayward | 70.7% | 7.2K | +20.3% | Lamb & Hayward |
| 2 | Bell Lamb & Trotter | 12.6% | 1.3K | +3.2% | Bell Lamb & Trotter |
| 3 | John Rhind | 9% | 920 | 0.0% | John Rhind |
| 4 | Academy Funeral Services | 7.7% | 790 | +51.9% | Academy Funeral Services |

## Historical estimated branded-search demand

| Month | Brand | Estimated monthly branded searches | Share of Search | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Oct 2025 | Lamb & Hayward | 6.2K | 65.1% | 1 |
| Oct 2025 | Bell Lamb & Trotter | 1.5K | 16.1% | 2 |
| Oct 2025 | John Rhind | 1.4K | 14.5% | 3 |
| Oct 2025 | Academy Funeral Services | 400 | 4.2% | 4 |
| Nov 2025 | Lamb & Hayward | 5K | 62.2% | 1 |
| Nov 2025 | Bell Lamb & Trotter | 1.6K | 19.4% | 2 |
| Nov 2025 | John Rhind | 950 | 11.9% | 3 |
| Nov 2025 | Academy Funeral Services | 510 | 6.4% | 4 |
| Dec 2025 | Lamb & Hayward | 4.8K | 66.3% | 1 |
| Dec 2025 | Bell Lamb & Trotter | 1.3K | 17.5% | 2 |
| Dec 2025 | John Rhind | 840 | 11.7% | 3 |
| Dec 2025 | Academy Funeral Services | 330 | 4.6% | 4 |
| Jan 2026 | Lamb & Hayward | 4.5K | 62.5% | 1 |
| Jan 2026 | Bell Lamb & Trotter | 1.2K | 17.4% | 2 |
| Jan 2026 | John Rhind | 1K | 14.1% | 3 |
| Jan 2026 | Academy Funeral Services | 430 | 6% | 4 |
| Feb 2026 | Lamb & Hayward | 4.3K | 70.1% | 1 |
| Feb 2026 | Bell Lamb & Trotter | 850 | 13.8% | 2 |
| Feb 2026 | John Rhind | 650 | 10.6% | 3 |
| Feb 2026 | Academy Funeral Services | 340 | 5.5% | 4 |
| Mar 2026 | Lamb & Hayward | 5.7K | 67.8% | 1 |
| Mar 2026 | John Rhind | 1.1K | 12.5% | 2 |
| Mar 2026 | Bell Lamb & Trotter | 1K | 12.3% | 3 |
| Mar 2026 | Academy Funeral Services | 630 | 7.4% | 4 |
| Apr 2026 | Lamb & Hayward | 4.9K | 64.5% | 1 |
| Apr 2026 | Bell Lamb & Trotter | 1.3K | 16.7% | 2 |
| Apr 2026 | John Rhind | 790 | 10.5% | 3 |
| Apr 2026 | Academy Funeral Services | 620 | 8.2% | 4 |
| May 2026 | Lamb & Hayward | 5K | 59.9% | 1 |
| May 2026 | Bell Lamb & Trotter | 1.5K | 17.7% | 2 |
| May 2026 | John Rhind | 1.4K | 16.1% | 3 |
| May 2026 | Academy Funeral Services | 530 | 6.3% | 4 |
| Jun 2026 | Lamb & Hayward | 4.4K | 51.9% | 1 |
| Jun 2026 | Bell Lamb & Trotter | 1.8K | 21.7% | 2 |
| Jun 2026 | John Rhind | 1.8K | 20.9% | 3 |
| Jun 2026 | Academy Funeral Services | 460 | 5.5% | 4 |
| Jul 2026 | Lamb & Hayward | 6K | 69.1% | 1 |
| Jul 2026 | Bell Lamb & Trotter | 1.3K | 14.4% | 2 |
| Jul 2026 | John Rhind | 920 | 10.6% | 3 |
| Jul 2026 | Academy Funeral Services | 520 | 6% | 4 |
| Aug 2026 | Lamb & Hayward | 7.2K | 70.7% | 1 |
| Aug 2026 | Bell Lamb & Trotter | 1.3K | 12.6% | 2 |
| Aug 2026 | John Rhind | 920 | 9% | 3 |
| Aug 2026 | Academy Funeral Services | 790 | 7.7% | 4 |
| Sep 2026 | Academy Funeral Services | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | Bell Lamb & Trotter | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | John Rhind | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | Lamb & Hayward | — | — | — |

## What is being compared

- **Academy Funeral Services**: Measured on the search terms “academy funeral services” and “academy funeral services christchurch”, summed into one figure.
- **Bell Lamb & Trotter**: Measured on the search terms “bell lamb & trotter”, “bell lamb and trotter”, “bell lamb and trotter christchurch”, “bell lamb and trotter ferry road”, “bell lamb and trotter funeral directors”, “bell lamb trotter” and “bell lamb trotter christchurch”, summed into one figure.
- **John Rhind**: Measured on the search terms “john rhind”, “john rhind chapel”, “john rhind christchurch”, “john rhind funeral”, “john rhind funeral home”, “john rhind funeral services”, “john rhind london street”, “john rhind richmond” and “johnrhind”, summed into one figure.
- **Lamb & Hayward**: Measured on the search terms “lamb & hayward”, “lamb & hayward christchurch”, “lamb & hayward near me”, “lamb and hayward”, “lamb and hayward christchurch”, “lamb and hayward crematorium”, “lamb and hayward funeral”, “lamb and hayward urns”, “lamb and hayward westpark”, “lamb hayward”, “lamb hayward christchurch”, “lambandhayward co nz” and “lambhayward”, summed into one figure.

- [Academy Funeral Services](/demand/nz/brands/academy-funeral-services)
- [Bell Lamb & Trotter](/demand/nz/brands/bell-lamb-and-trotter)
- [John Rhind](/demand/nz/brands/john-rhind)
- [Lamb & Hayward](/demand/nz/brands/lamb-and-hayward)

## Methodology

- [How is branded search demand measured?](/demand/methodology): Where the figures come from, what they compare, and how they may be reused.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which brand is most popular in search among christchurch funeral directors in New Zealand?

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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