How popular isTerry Longley & Sons Funeral Services?
In October 2026, people searched for Terry Longley & Sons Funeral Services by name about 10 times in New Zealand, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 0.88% of all New Zealand hawkes Bay funeral director searches, placing Terry Longley & Sons Funeral Services sixth out of six directors. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about hawkes Bay funeral directors, Terry Longley & Sons Funeral Services appeared in all answers and was the second most recommended of the six.
Terry Longley & Sons Funeral Services is the sixth most searched of 6 competitors and the second most recommended in the AI answers we collected.
Beth ShanShare of searches 61.9%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
DunstallsShare of searches 27.4%Mentioned in 1 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
Howard & GannonShare of searches 6.2%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
Terry Longley & SonShare of searches 2.7%Mentioned in 0 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Terry Longley & Sons Funeral ServicesShare of searches 0.88%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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Top hawkes Bay funeral directors in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Terry Longley & Sons Funeral Services appeared in all three answers. Terry Longley & Sons Funeral Services is the second most recommended of the six.
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.
Gentle Touch Funeral Services3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Terry Longley & Sons Funeral Services3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Beth Shan2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Howard & Gannon2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Dunstalls1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Terry Longley & Son0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which Hawkes Bay funeral director should I hire in Hawke's Bay Region, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best Hawkes Bay funeral directors in Hawke's Bay Region, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best Hawkes Bay funeral director in Hawke's Bay Region, New Zealand for a family funeral?”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
How often do people search for Terry Longley & Sons Funeral Services compared with other New Zealand hawkes Bay funeral directors?
Share of searches by month for Beth Shan, Dunstalls, Howard & Gannon, Terry Longley & Son, Terry Longley & Sons Funeral Services. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Beth Shan | Dunstalls | Howard & Gannon | Terry Longley & Son | Gentle Touch Funeral Services | Terry Longley & Sons Funeral Services |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 48.6% | 36.7% | 8.3% | 4.6% | 0.92% | 0.92% |
| Dec 2025 | 54.8% | 33.7% | 6.7% | 3.8% | 0.96% | 0% |
| Jan 2026 | 56.8% | 34.2% | 6.2% | 2.1% | 0.68% | 0% |
| Feb 2026 | 41.6% | 48.2% | 5.1% | 3.6% | 0.73% | 0.73% |
| Mar 2026 | 48.8% | 36.4% | 9.1% | 4.1% | 0.83% | 0.83% |
| Apr 2026 | 53.4% | 32.8% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 3.8% | 0.76% |
| May 2026 | 49.2% | 35.8% | 4.2% | 7.5% | 2.5% | 0.83% |
| Jun 2026 | 47.1% | 34.7% | 5.8% | 9.9% | 1.7% | 0.83% |
| Jul 2026 | 50% | 32.9% | 5% | 10% | 1.4% | 0.71% |
| Aug 2026 | 40.7% | 42.8% | 9.7% | 4.8% | 1.4% | 0.69% |
| Sep 2026 | 60.3% | 24.8% | 9.1% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.83% |
| Oct 2026 | 61.9% | 27.4% | 6.2% | 2.7% | 0.88% | 0.88% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 61.9% | 700 | -4.1% | +1.6 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 27.4% | 310 | +3.3% | +2.6 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 6.2% | 70 | -36.4% | -2.9 points | |
| 4, moved from 5th to 4th | 2.7% | 30 | 0% | +0.2 pointsmoved from 5th to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 4th to 5th | 0.88% | 10 | -66.7% | -1.6 pointsmoved from 4th to 5th | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.88% | 10 | 0% | +0.1 points |
61.9%
Held 1st. 700 estimated branded searches, -4.1% vs prior month. Share +1.6 points.
27.4%
Held 2nd. 310 estimated branded searches, +3.3% vs prior month. Share +2.6 points.
6.2%
Held 3rd. 70 estimated branded searches, -36.4% vs prior month. Share -2.9 points.
2.7%
Moved from 5th to 4th. 30 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
Moved from 4th to 5th. 10 estimated branded searches, -66.7% vs prior month. Share -1.6 points.
Held 6th. 10 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
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Every comparison with Terry Longley & Sons Funeral Services
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How has branded search demand for Terry Longley & Sons Funeral Services changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Terry Longley & Sons Funeral Services in New Zealand held steady at 10.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Terry Longley & Sons Funeral Services’ share of searches among hawkes Bay funeral directors in New Zealand held steady, from 0.92% to 0.88%.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand hawkes Bay funeral directors in October 2026?
5 changes

In October 2026, Dunstalls gained share of searches among hawkes Bay funeral directors in New Zealand, from 24.8% to 27.4%.

In October 2026, Beth Shan gained share of searches among hawkes Bay funeral directors in New Zealand, from 60.3% to 61.9%.

In October 2026, Howard & Gannon lost share of searches among hawkes Bay funeral directors in New Zealand, from 9.1% to 6.2%.

In October 2026, Gentle Touch Funeral Services lost share of searches among hawkes Bay funeral directors in New Zealand, from 2.5% to 0.88%.

In October 2026, Terry Longley & Son rose from 5th to 4th among hawkes Bay funeral directors in New Zealand.
How are Terry Longley & Sons Funeral Services’ branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Terry Longley & Sons Funeral Services’ name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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