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September 2025 Graduation
From Classroom to Career: Congratulations September 2025 Graduates! At PIMS, few moments bring us more joy than watching our students cross the stage at commencement. On Friday, September 5, 2025, at noon, we will gather at Calvary Episcopal Church, 315 Shady Ave,...
The British are coming…
From September 13th–16th, PIMS is proud to host the British Institute of Embalmers right here in Pittsburgh! Funeral directors and embalmers from around the world will be joining us for three incredible days filled with: Fascinating presentations Delicious food...
Saying Goodbye
Happy Retirement George & Kathy Entenmann After more than 75 years of combined dedication, we are saying goodbye to two pillars of the PIMS family—George and Kathy Entenmann. For decades, this extraordinary pair has inspired generations of students with their...
Fantasy Coffins
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...
December 2024 Graduation
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 memories...
Expectations Vs. Reality: Insights from New Students
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...
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...