Veteran services at Porter-Tidd Funeral Home
Porter-Tidd Funeral Home in Mount Sterling, OH supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include on-site chapel, reception space, and ample parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,495 for basic burial and $1,295 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at Porter-Tidd Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,295. That places direct cremation roughly 37% below the Ohio median ($2,050). If the veteran qualifies for a VA burial allowance, the family claims it with VA Form 21P-530EZ. Ask whether the home will help you file it.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Dayton National Cemetery in OH, about 53 miles from Porter-Tidd Funeral Home. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
We list about 1,266 funeral homes in Ohio. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Porter-Tidd Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,295. Eligible veterans can offset these costs with a VA burial allowance, and burial in a VA national cemetery is provided at no charge.
Where is Porter-Tidd Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Porter-Tidd Funeral Home is located at 331 West Main St. in Mount Sterling, OH. You can reach the home at (740) 869-2777. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Porter-Tidd Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Porter-Tidd Funeral Home provides traditional services, cremation services, personalization, veterans services, immediate need, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Porter-Tidd Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Porter-Tidd Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Porter-Tidd Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian (General), Methodist, Catholic, Church of Christ, Church of the Nazarene families, among others.
What sets Porter-Tidd Funeral Home apart
- Family-owned and operated since 1981 (Tidd family), with Porter-Tidd established in 1968, offering a multi-generational approach to funeral service.
- Extensive grief support resources, including specialized children's grief support and a year of daily grief support emails.
- Comprehensive preplanning services with an online form and certified preplanning specialists to help families document wishes and manage financial arrangements.
- Dedicated veteran services, assisting families in securing benefits and arranging services that honor military personnel.
- Personalization options such as Legacy Touch Keepsakes, online memorials, and tribute videos to create unique celebrations of life.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Central Ohio Funeral Directors & Embalmers Association
- · OFDA Funeral Directors Association
- · Hilliard Chamber of Commerce
- · American Legion Son of a Legion
- · Hilliard Alumni Association
- · Hilliard Church of Christ, Avery Rd.
- · Hilliard United Methodist Church
Specialties
- · Advanced Funeral Planning
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian (General), Methodist, Catholic, Church of Christ, Church of the Nazarene, Freewill Baptist, Baptist, Pentecostal (United Pentecostal Church International).
Branches of service mentioned
Porter-Tidd Funeral Home's description of its services mentions these branches:
How to request military funeral honors
By law (10 U.S.C. § 1491), an eligible veteran's funeral can include, on request, an honors detail of at least two service members who fold and present the U.S. flag to the family and play Taps. The funeral director usually makes the request and will need the veteran's DD214 or other discharge papers.
VA suggests asking at least 48 to 72 hours before the service. More on what honors include and how to request them.