About Us

Cochrane Country Funeral Home has been a funeral provider since 1998, serving the families of Cochrane, Canmore, Calgary, Cremona, Sundre, Bragg Creek, Springbank, and surrounding communities. Originally owned and operated by Lawrence (Larry) Slywka from 1998 – 2009 and by Ron Fitzpatrick from 2009 – 2015, we are now a Division of Pierson’s Funeral Service and we continue to provide the same compassionate care as you’ve always known. 

We employ kind, principled and compassionate men and women who believe in personal service, kindness, integrity, and value. It is our core belief that the most valuable thing we own cannot be seen or touched – it is our reputation.

It honours our business philosophy and reputation when you select us for your needs or recommend us to someone in need. We’ve built our reputation on superior service at a fair and moderate price.

Our Commitment to You

  • Honesty in all we do
  • Complete satisfaction with each service
  • Fair prices
  • A full spectrum of funeral goods in all price ranges
  • Quality work in every facet of our business
  • Sound advice and guidance
  • Freedom from pressure or sales
  • Dignified treatment of the deceased
  • Sensitivity to each situation

Our Cochrane Country Funeral Home team

Florence (Flo) Simpson – Manager

Licensed Funeral Director /Embalmer


Alison Van Arnam

Licensed Funeral Director / Embalmer

Tammy Ellison

Licensed Funeral Director

Bridget Halfyard

Licensed Funeral Director / Funeral Celebrant

Larry Slywka

Licensed Funeral Director / Embalmer (Retired)

Cochrane Country Chapel