Porter-Tidd Funeral Home

Veteran services at Porter-Tidd Funeral Home

Porter-Tidd Funeral Home in Mount Sterling, OH supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Porter-Tidd Funeral Home provides specialized services for veterans, assisting families in obtaining benefits and arranging services that honor their military service. Randy Mayfield, a licensed funeral director and embalmer on staff, is a U.S. Army Veteran, bringing personal understanding to these services." 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.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation services and veterans services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

On-site facilities of note include on-site chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.

Published pricing at Porter-Tidd Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,295. That places direct cremation roughly 37% below the Ohio median ($2,050). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.

The nearest VA national cemetery is Dayton National Cemetery in OH, approximately 53 miles from Porter-Tidd Funeral Home. Porter-Tidd Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

Ohio has approximately 1,266 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Porter-Tidd Funeral Home is among them.

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?

Porter-Tidd Funeral Home provides specialized services for veterans, assisting families in obtaining benefits and arranging services that honor their military service. Randy Mayfield, a licensed funeral director and embalmer on staff, is a U.S. Army Veteran, bringing personal understanding to these services.

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 & veteran services offered

★Veterans Services

Burial & cremation services

Cremation

· Cremation Services

On-site facilities

· On-site chapel

· Viewing rooms

· Reception space

· Wheelchair accessible

· Ample parking

Affiliations & specializations

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

Specializations

· Advanced Funeral Planning
· Veterans Services

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Christian (General), Methodist, Catholic, Church of Christ, Church of the Nazarene, Freewill Baptist, Baptist, Pentecostal (United Pentecostal Church International).

Branches of service supported

Based on the home's stated services and specializations, Porter-Tidd Funeral Home has documented experience supporting the following branches:

Army

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The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.

DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.

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How honors are coordinated

Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.

For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.