The holiday season is the time that we provide our loved ones with gifts to show that we appreciate everything they do. If you know a special person working in the funeral industry, you likely already know how profound their work can be for grieving families....

  While mortuary science is not an easy career to enter, it can be rewarding for those who handle it. It can be difficult to see people grieve during a difficult time in their life, but it can feel good to know that you are helping them with a very overwhelming...

Oh my gourd, it's our favorite season! Fall is a preferred season by many due to the chilly weather, beautiful scenery, and exciting fall activities. Like many other cities across the country, Pittsburgh has its fair share of fun events that you can do with your...

When you’re a new college student, preparing for everything can be extremely daunting. Let’s face it, there is a lot to do to prepare for the fall semester. Here are some extremely helpful tips to ensure that you’re organized and prepared to succeed for your first...

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. ...

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...

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 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...