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Congrats to PIMS Grads!
Congratulations to all of the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science students who graduated Friday, January 19!
2018 Online Restorative Art Lab Begins
And so it begins…the 2018 Online Restorative Art Lab started this week! PIMS welcome some of the online students to campus for their RA lab. We are excited to have the group on campus for 8 days!!
PIMS Instructor Interviewed for Online Publication
How a Small Town Funeral Home is Trying to Go Digital Bryan E. Chandler is a proud Graduate of the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Campus Class #118 in 1999 was interviewed for Slate Magazine about funeral homes in the internet era. Bryan served as the...
PIMS Supports Operation Toy Soldier
The Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science is supporting Operation Toy Soldier this holiday season by collected new unwrapped toys.
PIMS Alumnus was recently selected to the University of Pittsburgh Varsity Letter Club Awardees of Distinction
Mr. Calvin L. “Cal” Sheffield a PIMS Alumnus was recently selected to the University of Pittsburgh Varsity Letter Club Awardees of Distinction. Basically, the University of Pittsburgh’s “Athletic Hall of Fame.” Cal Sheffield came to Pitt in the fall of 1960 as the...
Two Students Awarded the PIMS/ABFSE Scholarship
PIMS is pleased to announce that two students have been awarded the PIMS/ABFSE Scholarship. While funding for this scholarship is provided by PIMS, the selection of the recipient is made by the American Board of Funeral Service Education Scholarship Committee. The...
PIMS hosted a 6 hour continuing education program on Friday, December 1
PIMS hosted a 6 hour continuing education program on Friday, December 1. Almost 100 licensees and guests were in attendance. PIMS Dean and Chief Operating Officer, Dr. Joe Marsaglia presented the required 2 hour Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting course. Mr. Ernie...
PIMS Students Visit Jefferson Memorial Park
On Tuesday, November 14, 2017, the students from Class #156 attended a field trip at the Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home, Cemetery, and Crematory. While this visit has been a regular part of the campus students training, this latest field trip was, in a word,...
PIMS Pride – Brigitte Morgan
In September 2015, after graduating summa cum laude from the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science, Brigitte Morgan join the staff at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., in York, Pennsylvania as an Intern Funeral Director and Certified Crematory Operator....
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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!
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https://youtu.be/ztmsrAQRE4s
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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! 😎
In the photo with him: Sean Sweetman, the outgoing chairman, and Rachel Shipley, national president of the BIE, who joined allll the way from the UK.
This was at the annual general membership meeting and professional enrichment conference in Nashville.
SUPER excited to announce that next year's conference will be in Pittsburgh at PIMS! 💚
#NeverForget
Today, we welcome our newest cohort, class #171!
Welcome them to the PIMS Family below, and leave them some tips and advice 💚
