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Aroha Funerals vs Simplicity Funerals:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Aroha Funerals had more branded searches than Simplicity Funerals among Auckland funeral directors in New Zealand. Aroha Funerals had about 390 branded searches, while Simplicity Funerals had 70. Aroha Funerals made up 6.1% of all Auckland funeral director searches we track, and Simplicity Funerals accounted for 1.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Auckland funeral directors, Aroha Funerals appeared in two of the three answers and Simplicity Funerals in none.

Among Auckland funeral directors in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Aroha Funerals, about 6 searches for every 1 for Simplicity Funerals

Aroha Funerals 390 searchesSimplicity Funerals 70 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Aroha Funerals, mentioned in 2 of 3 answers, Simplicity Funerals in 0

Aroha Funerals in 2 of 3Simplicity Funerals in 0 of 3

Who does AI recommend more?

Aroha Funerals, the only one of the two named

Aroha Funerals first in 2Simplicity Funerals never named

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Top Auckland funeral directors in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions, Aroha Funerals was mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. Simplicity Funerals did not appear in any of the three answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. State of Grace Funerals1st
  2. Windsor Funerals2nd
  3. Tipene Funerals3rd
  4. Aroha Funerals3rd
  5. Davis Funerals5th
  6. Morrison Funeral Directors–
  7. Dil's Funeral Services–
  8. Sibuns–
  9. Simplicity Funerals–
  10. Natural Funerals–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

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3 answers

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.

Is Aroha Funerals or Simplicity Funerals more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Aroha Funerals and Simplicity Funerals by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten Auckland funeral directors we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

Aroha Funerals and Simplicity Funerals among Auckland funeral directors in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Aroha Funerals, Simplicity Funerals. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthMorrison Funeral DirectorsTipene FuneralsDavis FuneralsDil's Funeral ServicesWindsor FuneralsAroha FuneralsSibunsState of Grace FuneralsSimplicity FuneralsNatural Funerals
Oct 202540%12%9.8%12.6%4.4%9.8%7.8%2.9%0.41%0.41%
Nov 202540.4%12%9.8%10.2%4.3%9.8%8.7%3.5%0.83%0.33%
Dec 202535.4%13.4%10.9%13.7%5.9%7.2%9.1%3.2%0.93%0.19%
Jan 202630.7%11.2%11.2%19.7%7.4%9.1%5.7%4%0.76%0.19%
Feb 202638.5%9.4%14%14.5%5.1%9.4%4.8%3.3%0.48%0.48%
Mar 202643%10.6%7.1%13.5%8.7%7.1%5.9%3.1%0.74%0.29%
Apr 202645.1%11.1%7.4%11.5%4.9%9.1%6.8%3.2%0.62%0.31%
May 202650%8.1%9.9%7%4.4%8.1%7.5%3.6%0.97%0.28%
Jun 202636.9%13.5%11%7.8%9%7.3%7.5%6%0.61%0.46%
Jul 202645.6%9.2%9.2%12%5%6.1%7.7%4.1%0.78%0.31%
Aug 202648.4%9.6%7.9%8.5%6.4%7.9%6.5%3.5%0.93%0.4%
Sep 202645.7%11.2%9.2%8.1%7.5%6.1%5.5%5%1.1%0.62%

How has the Aroha Funerals and Simplicity Funerals comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

How did search popularity change for New Zealand Auckland funeral directors in September 2026?

4 changes

  1. In September 2026, Windsor Funerals overtook Aroha Funerals and Sibuns to rank 5th among Auckland funeral directors in New Zealand, with 7.5% of the searches.

  2. In September 2026, Davis Funerals overtook Dil's Funeral Services and Aroha Funerals to rank 3rd among Auckland funeral directors in New Zealand, with 9.2% of the searches.

  3. In September 2026, Aroha Funerals lost share of searches among Auckland funeral directors in New Zealand, from 7.9% to 6.1%.

  4. Estimated monthly branded searches for Simplicity Funerals in New Zealand rose 133.3% over 12 measured months, from 30 to 70 in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

3 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Aroha Funerals’ and Simplicity Funerals’ names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

Aroha Funerals

1 branded search term

  • aroha funerals

Simplicity Funerals

2 branded search terms

  • simplicity funeral
  • simplicity funerals cremation

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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