So You Want to Be a Mortician?
Typically, when someone thinks of the type of person who aspires to be a mortician, they might think of someone who is fascinated by macabre. While being okay with death and dead bodies naturally comes with the job, mortuary sciences are a bit more complex than that. ...
Mental Health Misconceptions (And Resources for Help)
While we are slowly transitioning to a time where mental health issues are more openly discussed, some misconceptions are associated with mental health. As mental health awareness is an ongoing issue and a hot topic especially right now, particularly since the start...
PIMS Vote for Best Places to Study Around Pittsburgh
Finals week is often considered to be the most stressful part of a semester. There is a lot of studying involved and, naturally, the pressure to pass so you can move forward with your next year. Of course, you could always study in the school’s library, where you can...
PIMS re-vamping Restorative Art Lab with new hands-on experience
PIMS is in the process of completely re-vamping the Restorative Art Lab experience for campus and DE students. PIMS contracted with a Nashville special effects artist to build synthetic heads with the feel of “embalmed tissue”—these heads have been designed with...
PIMS 80th Birthday Celebration and Getting Grace Screening
PIMS is turning 80 and we can’t wait to celebrate with you! Come party with us and enjoy a private screening of the dramatic comedy Getting Grace staring Daniel Roebuck. Oh, and did we mention Daniel will be on site to sign autographs? We’ll have food, fun, and lots...
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.
Contact Admissions for more info! admissions@pims.edu
Embalming & Restorative Art Seminar
Whether you're a novice embalmer or seasoned expert, you're sure to leave this engaging seminar with advanced skills, ideas and knowledge that can be applied as soon as you return to your funeral home!
