Beth Shan vs Tong & Peryer:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Beth Shan had more branded searches than Tong & Peryer among Hastings funeral directors in New Zealand. Beth Shan had about 210 branded searches, while Tong & Peryer had 100. Beth Shan made up 60% of all Hastings funeral director searches we track, and Tong & Peryer accounted for 28.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Hastings funeral directors, Beth Shan appeared in all three answers and Tong & Peryer in two. Beth Shan was mentioned before Tong & Peryer in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Beth Shan, about 2 searches for every 1 for Tong & Peryer
Who does AI mention more?
Beth Shan, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Beth Shan, named ahead of Tong & Peryer in every answer
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Top Hastings funeral directors in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Beth Shan appeared in all three answers. Tong & Peryer was mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. Beth Shan was listed before Tong & Peryer in every answer.
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
See every answer about Hastings funeral directors
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 Beth Shan or Tong & Peryer more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Beth Shan and Tong & Peryer 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 Beth Shan, Tong & Peryer. 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 Beth Shan and Tong & Peryer changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Beth Shan was ahead of Tong & Peryer in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Beth Shan’s share of searches among Hastings funeral directors in New Zealand moved from 44.4% to 60%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 120 to 210.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Tong & Peryer’s share of searches among Hastings funeral directors in New Zealand moved from 44.4% to 28.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 120 to 100.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Hastings funeral directors in October 2026?
2 changes
In October 2026, Tong & Peryer gained share of searches among Hastings funeral directors in New Zealand, from 19.4% to 28.6%.
In October 2026, Beth Shan lost share of searches among Hastings funeral directors in New Zealand, from 64.5% to 60%.
How are Beth Shan’s and Tong & Peryer’s branded searches counted?
8 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Beth Shan’s and Tong & Peryer’s 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.
Beth Shan
6 branded search terms
- beth shan
- beth shan funeral
- beth shan hastings
- beth-shan
- beth-shan hastings
- bethshan
Tong & Peryer
2 branded search terms
- tong & peryer
- tong and peryer
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