Rich is a member of the Massachusetts L.A.S.T. (Local Assistance State Team), a team formed to assist communities and families after the death of a firefighter in the line of duty. This program is on a volunteer basis and sponsored by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. Currently he is the only Funeral Director on the team in the Nation. This team will respond to firefighter deaths in Massachusetts and throughout the Country. He has attended specialized training classes in proper notification of death, benefits for survivors, funeral protocols and behavioral and grief counseling.
Community & Organizations
Community & Organizations
We are proud to be connected with the organizations and associations that help guide our profession and strengthen the communities we serve. Through active involvement in professional groups, local initiatives, and community partnerships, we remain committed to upholding high standards, supporting ongoing education, and contributing to meaningful causes. These relationships reflect our dedication to accountability, service, and responsible leadership within our field and our community.
Cell Phones For Soliders
Cell Phones for Soldiers hopes to turn old cell phones into more than 12 million minutes of prepaid calling cards for U.S. troops stationed overseas in 2008. To do so, Cell Phones for Soldiers expects to collect 50,000 cell phones each month through a network of more than 3,000 collection sites across the country.

The MacKinnon Family is a proud member of Cell Phones for Soldiers.
Massachusetts L.A.S.T. (Local Assistance State Team)
Old Glory Collection Center
The mission of the Old Glory Collection Center is to collect old, tattered, unusable flags to be retired in a dignified manner in accordance with the U.S. Flag Code.

The MacKinnon family is a proud participant in this program.
