Veteran services at Rader-McDonald Funeral Home
Rader-McDonald Funeral Home, located in West Jefferson, OH, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Rader-McDonald-Tidd Funeral Home offers specific services for veterans, acknowledging their military contributions. Staff member Randy Mayfield is a United States Army Veteran and a member of the Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Team (DMORT), having responded to events like 9/11 and Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The funeral home's affiliations also include the American Legion Son of a Legion. Obituaries on their website frequently mention military honors for deceased veterans." On-site amenities include funeral chapel and reception area, 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. What feedback exists is encouraging: 4.7 stars across 13 reviews.
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 funeral 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 Rader-McDonald 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 52 miles from Rader-McDonald Funeral Home. Rader-McDonald Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Rader-McDonald Funeral Home holds a 4.7-star rating from 13 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
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. Rader-McDonald Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Rader-McDonald 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 Rader-McDonald Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Rader-McDonald Funeral Home is located at 1355 West Main St. in West Jefferson, OH. You can reach the home at (614) 879-9222. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Rader-McDonald Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Rader-McDonald Funeral Home provides immediate need, traditional services, cremation services, personalization, veterans services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Rader-McDonald Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Rader-McDonald-Tidd Funeral Home offers specific services for veterans, acknowledging their military contributions. Staff member Randy Mayfield is a United States Army Veteran and a member of the Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Team (DMORT), having responded to events like 9/11 and Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The funeral home's affiliations also include the American Legion Son of a Legion. Obituaries on their website frequently mention military honors for deceased veterans.
Which faith traditions does Rader-McDonald Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Church of Christ, Methodist, Catholic families, among others.
How do families rate Rader-McDonald Funeral Home?
Rader-McDonald Funeral Home holds a 4.7-star rating across 13 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Rader-McDonald Funeral Home apart
- Operated by the Tidd family across four locations, demonstrating a multi-generational commitment to funeral service.
- Offers a year of free daily grief support emails, providing ongoing comfort to families.
- Provides personalized online memorials and tribute videos to celebrate individual lives.
- Features Certified Preplanning Specialists on staff to assist with advanced funeral planning.
- Actively involved in numerous community organizations and local churches, reflecting deep community ties.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Central Ohio Funeral Directors & Embalmers Association
- · Ohio Funeral Directors Association
- · Hilliard Chamber of Commerce
- · American Legion Son of a Legion
- · Hilliard Alumni Association
- · Hilliard Church of Christ
- · Hilliard United Methodist Church
Specializations
- · Veterans Services
- · Preplanning
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Baptist, Church of Christ, Methodist, Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: English.
Branches of service supported
Based on the home's stated services and specializations, Rader-McDonald Funeral Home has documented experience supporting the following branches:
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Rader-McDonald Funeral Home. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“The Christmas Rememberance program to honor my loved one was very heart touching. Thank you for going above and beyond your jobs like you did. I found the staff to be very friendly and caring. I am so glad I choose your funeral home for our families needs. The staff made my loss seem less stressful with their loving care. The large sitting area and kitchen was nice for our large family, and very clean. I would highly recommend this funeral home and the staff to anyone! ❤️ If your looking for a funeral home that will pay attention to every detail, and care for your family like their own, then this funeral home is who you need to trust your family members with.”
“I am not sure where to begin. The staff at the funeral home was amazing and truly remarkable. We lost my dad unexpectedly on June 4th. The process started with contacting them to talk about transporting and then we knew dad wanted to be home in WJ for his services. They entire process was amazing. My entire family feels like we have gained an entire family from Rader-McDonald-Tidd. They explained the entire process in full details and broke it all down in terms we can understand. They were there the day of the service/funeral for all of us and provided us with the love we so needed. They listened to what we wanted and at no time questioned what we wanted. I will never be able to Thank Paula Hay for her amazing generous heart. She has checked on us even after the services and she just made sure everything was what we wanted and gave her whole heart to our family. We will never be able to thank the entire staff for what they have done for our family. We will always hold them close to our hearts. The worst nightmare we ever faced and they gave us the love and support we need to make it through the unimagineable.”
“My mother, father, and my late husband was in the care of Rader McDonald Tidd FH. They took extra efforts to insure they had everything just the way we wanted for their funeral. I wanted their funeral to be built on how they lived their lives, full of love. The funeral home is very clean, and has a warm atmosphere. It is hard loosing a loved one, but the funeral director showed compassion and wanted to make sure he did everything in our loved ones honor. This made the loss a lot easier, and knowing our loved one’s were in good hands.”
“Rader, McDonald, Tidd provided exceptional care for my mother and family. Each and every person we encountered made all of us feel as though we were at home during the entire process. They were patient with changes and were careful to honor our every request. We were given warm hugs during the most difficult times and they anticipated our every need. We were provided with gentle suggestions to guide us and never felt as though they were selling anything. The Funeral Directors provided gentle, yet honest answers to our many questions. Rader, McDonald, Tidd provided professional service and yet, left my family with a sense that we had been taken care of by family members rather than Funeral Directors. They allowed us to tailor a service unique to my mother's desires. Finally, I was so personally very impressed that my family received such terrific service knowing that Rader, McDonald, Tidd was preparing for a very, very large service the day after my mother's service. No one would have ever known. Thank you to all at Rader, McDonald, Tidd for taking such great care of my mother and family during such a vulnerable and difficult time. It was perfect! If I were asked to summarize the care my family received from Rader, McDonald, Tidd, I would have to say the service we received was genuine, gentle, very intuitive, and yet quite professional. I highly recommend Rader, McDonald, Tidd to anyone. Sheila Stevers HER Realtors”
“Had to say good bye to my husband of 35 years...hardest day of my life. this staff was beyond amazing, such caring people, very respectful. I am so grateful for them.”
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
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.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow 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.