The Community of PIMS
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...
Networking and Professional Development in Funeral Service
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....
The Evolution of Mortuary Science: Bridging Tradition with Innovation
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...
The Role of Technology in Mortuary Science Education
Technology in the mortuary science industry has evolved in recent years, and will continue to do so as technology advances. Therefore, technology is an important part of mortuary science education. Technology is a huge part of higher education in general, so it’s not...
Managing Emotions in Mortuary Science Education
Out of all the skills that are utilized in the mortuary science industry, compassion and empathy can be the most taxing to use everyday. With that being said, it is very important that those who are pursuing a mortuary science career pursue self care rituals early...
Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science
The Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science (PIMS) offers ABFSE accredited diploma and associate level programs in Funeral Directing and Embalming online and on-campus.
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