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Funeral Home and Cremation Service. MacKinnon Funeral Home was the former residence of Cardinal Francis Spellman. In 1974 the house was purchased by Mr.

This beautiful 18 room house located at 760 Washington Street, Whitman was built by the late Francis Cardinal Spellman in 1934. Spellman built the house for his parents in 1933 and 1934 when he was the auxiliary bishop of Boston. The brick tudor style house which is patterned after homes the cardinal visited while in Europe, sits on 1.45 acres of land and has 18 rooms, 7 baths, and a former built in pool with pool house and a two car garage. A red upholstered chair on which the Cardinal used to sit is on display beneath a framed picture in one of the sitting rooms. His miter-a hat with peaks worn by bishops and cardinals is also there. In 1936 while still bishop Cardinal Spellman made several visits to the house and was accompanied by Italian Cardinal Pacelli who later became Pope Pius XII. The House remained in the Spellman family until after his death, passing from Marian Pegnam (the cardinal's sister) to her daughter Frances McCarthy. Robert Johnston of Johnston Funeral Home, and then to Paul O'Connor of the John J. O'Connor & Son Funeral Home in 1993. Richard D. MacKinnon, Sr. managed the funeral home under O' Connor and lated purchased the home in 1999. The MacKinnon Family has operated the Funeral home since 1993 and after purchasing the property in 1999, continues to own and manage the MacKinnon Funeral Home, currently under Thomas J. MacKinnon as owner, director.

11/11/2026

Veterans Day was first created to honor the veterans of World War I. Since that time, as a nation, we have sought to honor, remember, and applaud the veterans who sacrifice it all to preserve our freedoms. Thank you, veterans, for all you've done!

11/09/2026

11/06/2026

Did you know that many veterans are eligible for burial benefits? The VA provides several benefits to help families honor a veteran’s service while easing some funeral and burial costs.

Depending on eligibility, the VA may provide burial in a national cemetery, including the gravesite, opening and closing of the grave, perpetual care, a government headstone or marker, a burial flag, and a Presidential Memorial Certificate. Some spouses and dependent children may also be eligible for burial in a national cemetery. For veterans buried in a private cemetery, the VA may provide a government headstone, marker, or medallion, as well as a burial flag and memorial certificate.

Families may also qualify for burial allowances to help cover funeral, burial, or transportation expenses, especially if the veteran died from a service-connected condition, was receiving VA benefits, or passed away in a VA facility.

Because eligibility and benefit amounts vary, families should gather the veteran’s discharge papers, such as the DD214. As you look to apply for these benefits, we’re happy to help! Just give us a call, and we can set up a meeting to discuss your options.

10/31/2026

Fall has come. With it, Daylight Saving Time. Don’t forget to turn those clocks back!

10/30/2026

First responders spend their lives serving others, and that commitment is worth celebrating. Discover 9 meaningful ways to honor that dedication at their final farewell.

Saying goodbye to a first responder? These 9 personalized tribute ideas help families honor the hero behind the uniform.

10/30/2026

Are you looking for an obituary and information on an upcoming service? Visit www.mackinnonfuneral.com/obituaries for the latest service dates, times, and locations.

10/27/2026

The U.S. Navy has a long, proud history of excellence, and today, we celebrate all those who are a part of that tradition. Click the link to read about the history of the Navy, from its birth in 1775 to how it operates today! https://www.britannica.com/topic/The-United-States-Navy

10/23/2026

Did you know that Halloween may cause grief triggers in some people? To learn more about 3 Halloween grief triggers and what you can do to prepare for them and navigate through them, click the link!

For some people, Halloween can trigger grief and other complicated emotions. Click to learn about 3 grief triggers and how to navigate them.

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760 Washington Street
Whitman, MA
02382

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+17814474141

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https://www.mackinnonfuneral.com/

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