Terry Longley & Son vs Tim Hutchins Funeral Services:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Terry Longley & Son and Tim Hutchins Funeral Services were level in searches among Hastings funeral directors in New Zealand, with an estimated 10 branded searches each, at 2.9% of the total each. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Hastings funeral directors, Tim Hutchins Funeral Services appeared in all three answers and Terry Longley & Son in none.
Who do people search for more?
Terry Longley & Son and Tim Hutchins Funeral Services are searched for about as often as each other.
Who does AI mention more?
Tim Hutchins Funeral Services, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Tim Hutchins Funeral Services, the only one of the two named
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Top Hastings funeral directors in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Tim Hutchins Funeral Services appeared in all three answers. Terry Longley & Son 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.
Beth Shan3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Gentle Touch Funeral Services3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers- Tim Hutchins Funeral Services3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Tong & Peryer2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Terry Longley & Son0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which funeral director should I hire in Hastings, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best funeral directors in Hastings, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best funeral director in Hastings, New Zealand for a loved one?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“funeral directors hastings”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“funeral home hastings”
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 21, 2026.
Is Terry Longley & Son or Tim Hutchins Funeral Services more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Terry Longley & Son and Tim Hutchins Funeral Services by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five Hastings funeral directors we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Terry Longley & Son, Tim Hutchins Funeral Services. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Beth Shan | Tong & Peryer | Gentle Touch Funeral Services | Terry Longley & Son | Tim Hutchins Funeral Services |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 44.4% | 44.4% | 7.4% | 3.7% | 0% |
| Dec 2025 | 51.6% | 38.7% | 6.5% | 3.2% | 0% |
| Jan 2026 | 71.9% | 18.8% | 6.3% | 3.1% | 0% |
| Feb 2026 | 68.2% | 18.2% | 9.1% | 4.5% | 0% |
| Mar 2026 | 68.8% | 18.8% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 0% |
| Apr 2026 | 63% | 22.2% | 7.4% | 7.4% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 55.2% | 27.6% | 10.3% | 6.9% | 0% |
| Jun 2026 | 54.8% | 25.8% | 6.5% | 12.9% | 0% |
| Jul 2026 | 52.8% | 27.8% | 5.6% | 13.9% | 0% |
| Aug 2026 | 64.5% | 12.9% | 6.5% | 9.7% | 6.5% |
| Sep 2026 | 64.5% | 19.4% | 9.7% | 3.2% | 3.2% |
| Oct 2026 | 60% | 28.6% | 5.7% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
How has branded search for Terry Longley & Son and Tim Hutchins Funeral Services changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Terry Longley & Son was ahead of Tim Hutchins Funeral Services in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Terry Longley & Son’s share of searches among Hastings funeral directors in New Zealand moved from 3.7% to 2.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 10.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Tim Hutchins Funeral Services’ share of searches among Hastings funeral directors in New Zealand moved from 0% to 2.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 0 to 10.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Hastings funeral directors in October 2026?
1 change

Terry Longley & Son’s share of searches among Hastings funeral directors in New Zealand has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 13.9% to 2.9% in October 2026.
How are Terry Longley & Son’s and Tim Hutchins Funeral Services’ branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Terry Longley & Son’s and Tim Hutchins Funeral Services’ 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.
Terry Longley & Son
2 branded search terms
- terry longley & son
- terry longley and son
Tim Hutchins Funeral Services
1 branded search term
- tim hutchins funeral
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