by pims | Feb 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
Ghanaian Fantasy Coffins The one commonality between all cultures is the unfortunate reality of death. No matter where you are in the world, you are going to experience the death of a loved one. Many cultures have different ways of honoring their dead, and today we...
by pims | Feb 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
Onward and Upward: Congratulations December 2024 Graduates! One of our biggest honors is watching our students walk at graduation and take the next steps into their career. We gather together and celebrate one another’s achievements while reflecting back on...
by pims | Nov 20, 2024 | Uncategorized
As prospective students consider their educational paths, firsthand experiences can be invaluable. Students may have expectations that don’t quite line up with reality. Now that we’re a month into the fall term, we gathered insights from seven new students at the...
by pims | Sep 17, 2024 | Uncategorized
I’d like to take a moment to reflect on one of the things that makes The Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science different. Every educational institute can build feelings of camaraderie and friendship. But PIMS is more than that. We are a community. The desire to...
by pims | Jul 1, 2024 | Uncategorized
As a funeral professional, networking and professional development are crucial to career growth. It allows those who work in the funeral industry the opportunity to grow in their current job, as well as the potential for different career opportunities in the future....
by pims | Jun 3, 2024 | Uncategorized
As most industries have evolved over time, the mortuary science industry has had its own changes over the years. However, the history of technology and education in mortuary science has not evolved as rapidly as in other industries. Let’s take a look at the evolution...
