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sydney’s corner – How to Maintain Focus
We all know how easy it is to be distracted from accomplishing tasks. This is especially true when the weather is warm (I mean, have you seen those birds out there?) I’m Sydney, the emotional support dog, and I’m here to share tips on how to maintain focus during...
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...
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...
PIMS ANNOUNCES NEW PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Dr. Barry Lease was appointed the new President and Chief Executive Officer of PIMS. Dr. Lease’s new role was effective beginning on April 2, 2023. Dr. Lease was a student at the Institute in the 1980s. He initially joined the team as a part-time Clinical Embalming...
sydney’s corner – How to Maintain Focus
We all know how easy it is to be distracted from accomplishing tasks. This is especially true when the weather is warm (I mean, have you seen those birds out there?) I’m Sydney, the emotional support dog, and I’m here to share tips on how to maintain focus during...
Student Spotlight: Camille Redman
Hi, my name is Camille Redman. I was born and raised here in Pittsburgh. I am the youngest in my family and am the second college educated in my immediate family following my older sister. I currently live with my girlfriend and our two dogs and will be soon starting...
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Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science
Today we honor the unique and essential role higher education plays — including the specialized path of funeral service education. At our mortuary school, students don’t just learn technical skills; they learn how to serve families with compassion, dignity, and respect during life’s most difficult moments.
Choosing a career in funeral service is more than a profession — it’s a calling. We’re proud to educate future funeral directors, embalmers, and death care professionals who bring comfort, guidance, and humanity to their communities every day.
Here’s to the students, alumni, and faculty who make this mission possible. You are the heart of our profession. 💚
Randy Schoedinger visited our students to share valuable industry insights, offer professional guidance, and even conduct on-the-spot interviews. It was an incredible opportunity for our future funeral service professionals to network, learn, and take real steps toward their careers.
Our students came prepared—with resumes in hand and ambition in their hearts. Thank you, Schoedinger, for investing in the next generation of leaders in funeral service.
PIMS Offices are closed today. As summer kicks off, what are you looking forward to the most?☀️
Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science
Today we honor the unique and essential role higher education plays — including the specialized path of funeral service education. At our mortuary school, students don’t just learn technical skills; they learn how to serve families with compassion, dignity, and respect during life’s most difficult moments.
Choosing a career in funeral service is more than a profession — it’s a calling. We’re proud to educate future funeral directors, embalmers, and death care professionals who bring comfort, guidance, and humanity to their communities every day.
Here’s to the students, alumni, and faculty who make this mission possible. You are the heart of our profession. 💚
Randy Schoedinger visited our students to share valuable industry insights, offer professional guidance, and even conduct on-the-spot interviews. It was an incredible opportunity for our future funeral service professionals to network, learn, and take real steps toward their careers.
Our students came prepared—with resumes in hand and ambition in their hearts. Thank you, Schoedinger, for investing in the next generation of leaders in funeral service.
PIMS Offices are closed today. As summer kicks off, what are you looking forward to the most?☀️
Today we celebrate you and all the love you give. 💐❤️ #HappyMothersDay
We're celebrating FIVE amazing years of the BEST restorative art training heads in the industry — proudly created first by PIMS and brought to life by a Hollywood special FX artist! 💀
To celebrate, we're waiving application fees for the next 5 days — email: admissions@pims.edu to start your free application!
#PIMSdiditfirst #HappyBirthdayHeadzo #MortuarySchool #RestorativeArt
