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 3.9K branded searches and 67.1% estimated Share of Search within this set.
Lamb & Hayward67.1%
Bell Lamb & Trotter14.9%
John Rhind9.2%
Academy Funeral Services8.8%
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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.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Lamb & Hayward | Bell Lamb & Trotter | John Rhind | Academy Funeral Services |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 61.1% | 19.2% | 14.6% | 5.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 59.9% | 20% | 12.3% | 7.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 59.5% | 19.8% | 14.2% | 6.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 60.9% | 17% | 15.2% | 7% |
| Feb 2026 | 60.8% | 18.2% | 13.9% | 7.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 65.4% | 14.4% | 13.2% | 7% |
| Apr 2026 | 61.4% | 16.6% | 12% | 10% |
| May 2026 | 61.5% | 18.5% | 13.9% | 6.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 49.2% | 22.7% | 21.5% | 6.6% |
| Jul 2026 | 64% | 16.8% | 12.4% | 6.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 67.1% | 14.9% | 9.2% | 8.8% |
| 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 | 67.1% | 3.9K | +21.3% | +3.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 14.9% | 860 | +2.4% | -1.9 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 9.2% | 530 | -14.5% | -3.2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 8.8% | 510 | +50% | +2 points |
67.1%
held 1st · 3.9K estimated branded searches · +21.3% vs prior month · +3.1 points
14.9%
held 2nd · 860 estimated branded searches · +2.4% vs prior month · -1.9 points
9.2%
held 3rd · 530 estimated branded searches · -14.5% vs prior month · -3.2 points
8.8%
held 4th · 510 estimated branded searches · +50% vs prior month · +2 points
Compare search popularity between leading brands
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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 3.9K branded searches and 67.1% estimated Share of Search within this set. Bell Lamb & Trotter is in 2nd place, 52.2 percentage points behind at 14.9% Share of Search.
| Brand | Share of Search | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamb & Hayward | 61.1% → 67.1% | 67.1%Aug 2026 | 49.2%Jun 2026 | 1st |
| Bell Lamb & Trotter | 19.2% → 14.9% | 22.7%Jun 2026 | 14.4%Mar 2026 | 2nd |
| John Rhind | 14.6% → 9.2% | 21.5%Jun 2026 | 9.2%Aug 2026 | 3rd |
| Academy Funeral Services | 5.1% → 8.8% | 10%Apr 2026 | 5.1%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 61.1% to 67.1%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Bell Lamb & Trotter’s estimated Share of Search among christchurch funeral directors in New Zealand decreased from 19.2% to 14.9%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, John Rhind’s estimated Share of Search among christchurch funeral directors in New Zealand decreased from 14.6% to 9.2%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Academy Funeral Services’ estimated Share of Search among christchurch funeral directors in New Zealand increased from 5.1% to 8.8%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Lamb & Hayward’s estimated Share of Search among christchurch funeral directors in New Zealand peaked at 67.1% in August 2026 and was lowest at 49.2% 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 22.7% in June 2026 and was lowest at 14.4% 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 21.5% in June 2026 and was lowest at 9.2% 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 10% in April 2026 and was lowest at 5.1% in October 2025.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand christchurch funeral directors in August 2026?
4 changes
In August 2026, Lamb & Hayward gained estimated Share of Search among christchurch funeral directors in New Zealand, from 64% to 67.1%.
In August 2026, Academy Funeral Services gained estimated Share of Search among christchurch funeral directors in New Zealand, from 6.8% to 8.8%.
In August 2026, John Rhind lost estimated Share of Search among christchurch funeral directors in New Zealand, from 12.4% to 9.2%.
In August 2026, Bell Lamb & Trotter lost estimated Share of Search among christchurch funeral directors in New Zealand, from 16.8% to 14.9%.
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