Aroha Funerals vs Windsor Funerals:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Windsor Funerals had more branded searches than Aroha Funerals among Auckland funeral directors in New Zealand. Windsor Funerals had about 480 branded searches, while Aroha Funerals had 390. Windsor Funerals made up 7.5% of all Auckland funeral director searches we track, and Aroha Funerals accounted for 6.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Auckland funeral directors, Aroha Funerals and Windsor Funerals each appeared in two of the three answers. Windsor Funerals was mentioned before Aroha Funerals in two out of three answers.
Who do people search for more?
Windsor Funerals, about 23% more searches than Aroha Funerals
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 2 of 3 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Windsor Funerals, named ahead of Aroha Funerals in 2 of 3 answers
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Top Auckland funeral directors in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Aroha Funerals and Windsor Funerals were each mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. Windsor Funerals was listed before Aroha Funerals in two out of three answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Tipene Funerals2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Windsor Funerals2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Aroha Funerals2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
State of Grace Funerals2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Davis Funerals1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Morrison Funeral Directors0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Dil's Funeral Services0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Sibuns0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Simplicity Funerals0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Natural Funerals0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which funeral director should I hire in Auckland, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best funeral directors in Auckland, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best funeral director in Auckland, New Zealand for a loved one?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“funeral directors auckland”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“funeral home auckland”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
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 Windsor Funerals more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Aroha Funerals and Windsor 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.
Share of searches by month for Windsor Funerals, Aroha Funerals. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Morrison Funeral Directors | Tipene Funerals | Davis Funerals | Dil's Funeral Services | Windsor Funerals | Aroha Funerals | Sibuns | State of Grace Funerals | Simplicity Funerals | Natural Funerals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 40% | 12% | 9.8% | 12.6% | 4.4% | 9.8% | 7.8% | 2.9% | 0.41% | 0.41% |
| Nov 2025 | 40.4% | 12% | 9.8% | 10.2% | 4.3% | 9.8% | 8.7% | 3.5% | 0.83% | 0.33% |
| Dec 2025 | 35.4% | 13.4% | 10.9% | 13.7% | 5.9% | 7.2% | 9.1% | 3.2% | 0.93% | 0.19% |
| Jan 2026 | 30.7% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 19.7% | 7.4% | 9.1% | 5.7% | 4% | 0.76% | 0.19% |
| Feb 2026 | 38.5% | 9.4% | 14% | 14.5% | 5.1% | 9.4% | 4.8% | 3.3% | 0.48% | 0.48% |
| Mar 2026 | 43% | 10.6% | 7.1% | 13.5% | 8.7% | 7.1% | 5.9% | 3.1% | 0.74% | 0.29% |
| Apr 2026 | 45.1% | 11.1% | 7.4% | 11.5% | 4.9% | 9.1% | 6.8% | 3.2% | 0.62% | 0.31% |
| May 2026 | 50% | 8.1% | 9.9% | 7% | 4.4% | 8.1% | 7.5% | 3.6% | 0.97% | 0.28% |
| Jun 2026 | 36.9% | 13.5% | 11% | 7.8% | 9% | 7.3% | 7.5% | 6% | 0.61% | 0.46% |
| Jul 2026 | 45.6% | 9.2% | 9.2% | 12% | 5% | 6.1% | 7.7% | 4.1% | 0.78% | 0.31% |
| Aug 2026 | 48.4% | 9.6% | 7.9% | 8.5% | 6.4% | 7.9% | 6.5% | 3.5% | 0.93% | 0.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 45.7% | 11.2% | 9.2% | 8.1% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 5.5% | 5% | 1.1% | 0.62% |
How has the Aroha Funerals and Windsor Funerals comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 5 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Windsor Funerals took it in March 2026, Aroha Funerals took it in April 2026, Windsor Funerals took it in June 2026, Aroha Funerals took it in July 2026, Windsor Funerals took it in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Aroha Funerals’ share of searches among Auckland funeral directors in New Zealand moved from 9.8% to 6.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 720 to 390.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Windsor Funerals’ share of searches among Auckland funeral directors in New Zealand moved from 4.4% to 7.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 320 to 480.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Auckland funeral directors in September 2026?
3 changes

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.

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.

In September 2026, Aroha Funerals lost share of searches among Auckland funeral directors in New Zealand, from 7.9% to 6.1%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Aroha Funerals’ and Windsor 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
Windsor Funerals
1 branded search term
- windsor funerals
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