Morrison Funeral Directors vs Tipene Funerals:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Morrison Funeral Directors had more branded searches than Tipene Funerals among Auckland funeral directors in New Zealand. Morrison Funeral Directors had about 2,930 branded searches, while Tipene Funerals had 720. Morrison Funeral Directors made up 45.7% of all Auckland funeral director searches we track, and Tipene Funerals accounted for 11.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Auckland funeral directors, Tipene Funerals appeared in two of the three answers and Morrison Funeral Directors in none.
Who do people search for more?
Morrison Funeral Directors, about 4 searches for every 1 for Tipene Funerals
Who does AI mention more?
Tipene Funerals, mentioned in 2 of 3 answers, Morrison Funeral Directors in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Tipene Funerals, the only one of the two named
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Top Auckland funeral directors in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Tipene Funerals was mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. Morrison Funeral Directors 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.
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
See every answer about Auckland funeral directors
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 Morrison Funeral Directors or Tipene Funerals more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Morrison Funeral Directors and Tipene 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 Morrison Funeral Directors, Tipene 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 Morrison Funeral Directors and Tipene Funerals comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Morrison Funeral Directors was ahead of Tipene Funerals in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Morrison Funeral Directors’ share of searches among Auckland funeral directors in New Zealand moved from 40% to 45.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 2.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Tipene Funerals’ share of searches among Auckland funeral directors in New Zealand moved from 12% to 11.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 880 to 720.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Auckland funeral directors in September 2026?
2 changes

In September 2026, Tipene Funerals gained share of searches among Auckland funeral directors in New Zealand, from 9.6% to 11.2%.

In September 2026, Morrison Funeral Directors lost share of searches among Auckland funeral directors in New Zealand, from 48.4% to 45.7%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Morrison Funeral Directors’ and Tipene 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.
Morrison Funeral Directors
2 branded search terms
- morrison funerals
- morrisonfuneraldirectors
Tipene Funerals
1 branded search term
- tipene funerals
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