1411 N Broadway St, Wichita, KS 67214
Services
The mortuary operates from its original 1896 Victorian structure with significant additions. The Chapel of the Roses, constructed in 1959, provides seating for 175 family members and guests. A dedicated foyer displays photographs and memorabilia, with adjacent video tribute viewing. The original living room of the Cochran residence now serves as a visitation stateroom. The facility features a lighted parking lot accessed from Market Street behind the building, with the main entrance positioned at the rear to maintain the residential atmosphere requested by founder William F. Cochran, Sr.
Cochran Mortuary emphasizes pre-planning services that allow families to lock in current pricing and establish Irrevocable Funeral Agreements for Medicaid qualification purposes. Their arrangement process includes detailed preference documentation for visitation, service type, and final disposition.
Cochran Mortuary & Crematory traces its roots to 1928, when William F. Cochran, Sr. and his in-laws converted their 1896 Victorian home at 1411 North Lawrence Avenue (now Broadway) into Byrd-Cochran Mortuary. The family has maintained continuous ownership and operation for nearly a century, now spanning five generations. The original residence, purchased in 1898, retains its residential character with a main entrance through the back parking lot off Market Street—an intentional design choice by Cochran Sr. to preserve a home-like atmosphere for grieving families.
The mortuary occupies a distinctive position in Wichita's Historic Midtown District, serving families from the same location for 98 years. Third-generation owner William F. Cochran III attended Wichita State University and West Point before earning his mortuary science degree, continuing a legacy that includes one of Kansas's first female funeral directors and embalmers, Valma Cochran, who earned her license during World War II staff shortages.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I cannot thank Veronica and Michael at Cochran Mortuary & Crematory enough for the compassion and professionalism they showed during such a difficult time for my family. From the moment we walked in, they made us feel comforted and supported. Veronica was incredibly kind, p...
Our family decided to go with Cochran based on the initial phone call we had with them. We asked a lot of questions (of them and of the couple of other places we called as well) and Michael was the most professional, detail-oriented, attentive and respectful. And from there, the...
Veronica and Michael were wonderful to work with. Veronica did not miss a beat. She went above and beyond and ensured every step was taken care of. Our family is extremely thankful for all of Veronica's support during this difficult time.
I cannot express enough gratitude for the care and kindness we received from Cochran Mortuary & Crematory during such a heartbreaking time. From the moment we walked in, the staff was respectful, compassionate, and attentive to our needs. They guided us through every step of the ...
Veronica & Michael were amazing from my initial contact to the end they were so compassionate & helpful with our particular situation, our family and I are so very grateful they are wonderful people they made the loss of our precious family member a little easier. Thank you both ...
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