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PIMS Open House Scheduled for April 27
Visit the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science on April 27 from 11am-3pm to learn more about our programs, tour our facilities and meet with our faculty and staff.
PIMS Attended the ICCFA
Dr. Joe and PIMS visited Charlotte for the International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association April 1-5, 2019.
PIMS Online Students Visit Campus for Practicum and Training
Online students visited campus on April 5th to complete their funeral service practicum and certified celebrant training. See photos below from the day.
Campus Tour with Kari Northey
Kari Northey, a funeral director/embalmer, takes a tour of Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. She chats with some students and faculty. Get a glimpse of life at PIMS!
Pittsburgh Stronger Than Hate
Dear all, Sadly, Pittsburgh is "in the news" for a most inauspicious reason. While the events at the Tree of Life Synagogue yesterday perpetrated by a cowardly and hate-filled individual has cast a pall over the city, we are resilient and "Mr. Rogers Neighborhood" aka...
PIMS Proud to introduce the candidates for the first ever Insight Institute Certified Celebrant Training class
PIMS Proud to introduce the candidates for the first ever Insight Institute Certified Celebrant Training class along with Mr. Michael Burns, the Insight Institute Certified Celebrant Trainer. PIMS is the ONLY school in the country that offers this outstanding training...
PIMS ATTENDS NFDMA CONVENTION – SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED
PIMS ATTENDS NFDMA CONVENTION – SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED Dr. Joe Marsaglia, Dean & COO of Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science (PIMS), attended the 2018 NFD&MA Convention in Kissimmee, FL. During the convention, two PIMS students were awarded the 100 Black...
PIMS now has an InSight Certified Celebrant Trainer on staff
Mr. Burns, a faculty member at PIMS, recently completed his Celebrant training at the NFDA headquarters in Brookfield, Wisconsin and in less than a month attended the Celebrant Trainer training session at the OFDA headquarters in Columbus, Ohio. PIMS now has an...
PIMS LISTED ON FORBES TOP 25 TWO-YEAR TRADE SCHOOLS
Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science (PIMS) has been ranked 20 on Forbes 2018 Top Two-Year Trade Schools. For the second year, Forbes is ranking the nation’s Top Two-Year Trade Schools, a list of technical and career colleges with high-earning alumni, stand-out...
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To all veterans: Your service is remembered, your sacrifices appreciated, and your bravery respected. We owe you more than words can say.
Thank you for protecting the land we call home! 🗽🇺🇸
In honor of our 85th anniversary, we’re thrilled to reintroduce the iconic, original PIMS logo. This emblem has been a proud part of our journey, and we're bringing it back as a symbol of our rich heritage and exciting future!
To celebrate, we’ve launched a new line of merchandise featuring this timeless logo. For a limited time, 20% of all merchandise proceeds will go to the Alumni Fund—directly supporting future generations of PIMS students. Offer ends December 1st, so don’t miss out!
Thank you for being part of our legacy. Let’s continue building the future, together! 💚
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We are SO excited to finally unveil our brand new PIMS Embalming Facility, designed to offer top-notch care and services while providing the absolute best hands-on training for our students.
Thank you for your patience and continued support as we elevate our commitment to PIMS excellence! 💚🙌
Read about how our students are not just learning embalming; they’re mastering psychology, ethics, and the business of funeral service. As they train to be both compassionate caregivers and skilled professionals, they are reshaping this vital industry.
Whether you’re fascinated by the science or motivated by the opportunity to help families in need, this profession requires a true servant’s heart. It’s not an easy path, but for many, it’s a calling.
Relive the special moments, see some new regalia, and keep the celebration going! Congrats graduates!
*The full video is available on our YouTube channel. Make sure you subscribe. 💚
https://youtu.be/ztmsrAQRE4s
🎬 KVT Productions
Today is Crazy Sock Day, and we've got some wild socks on display! 🧦
Can you guess which socks belong to these staff members? 🤔
Here are your choices:
👩🏫 Dr. Lease
👩🏫 Ms. Kelchis
👩🏫 Mrs. Elachko
🧑🏫 Dean Burns
🧑🏫 Mr. Ricci
👩🏫 Ms. Annie
👩🏫 Ms. Cush
👩🏫 Mr. Entenmann
Whoever guesses correctly first will win a pair of official PIMS socks! 🧦🏆
Drop your guesses in the comments! Good luck! 😎
