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Sydney’s Corner: Showing and Giving Gratitude
Sometimes people become caught up in the chaos of their busy schedules and forget to remember something very important: showing and giving gratitude. As the emotional support dog on campus, I think that humans could really learn from my kind. Let’s face it: when it...
Sydney’s Corner: Showing and Giving Gratitude
Sometimes people become caught up in the chaos of their busy schedules and forget to remember something very important: showing and giving gratitude. As the emotional support dog on campus, I think that humans could really learn from my kind. Let’s face it: when it...
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...
Like all industries, the mortuary science industry has had its own evolution of technology and trends. At PIMS, we are proud to say that we stay up-to-date with these trends for our embalming and restorative art programs so our students can work with the latest...
How Connecting with Industry Professionals Enhances Your Education
Sitting in class and listening to a professor and being hands-on in a lab are obviously great ways to receive an education. But having a connection with an industry professional can enhance your education in ways that you may not be able to achieve anywhere else....
Celebrating Life: Creative Approaches to Personalized Funeral Services
A funeral is often referred to as a celebration of their life. It is a somber occasion, but the loved ones of the deceased will share the happy memories they had together in remembrance. Oftentimes, the family and friends of the deceased will want to personalize the...
Caring for the Grieving: The Importance of Compassion in Funeral Services
In most cases when people think of funeral service, they imagine all of the acts of caring for the dead: embalming, dressing up the deceased, and more. But one aspect of the funeral service industry that many people may not consider is the importance of compassion in...
10 Reasons You Should Enroll in PIMS This Fall
Mortuary school is not for everyone, but it could be for you. Maybe you are considering a career change, or maybe you have realized that a traditional college setting isn’t for you. If you have discovered the world of mortuary science and it intrigues you, here are 10...
Ways You Can Be An Ally During Pride Month
With June being Pride Month, many individuals are trying to find ways to show their allyship to the LGBTQIA+ community. (This stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual/aromantic, and more). During a time where many states have been...
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