PIMS NEWS & RESOURCES
THE LATEST AT PIMS
Read about recent updates at the facility, news, and more:
No Results Found
The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.
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....
PIMS Students Reimbursed for Passing NBE
Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science (PIMS) has always been proud of its National Board Exam (NBE) pass rates. Since 1939, PIMS has provided the finest educational experience available for its students. Along with its successful online program, both campus and...
PIMS Approved as an Institutional Participant in the SARA Initiative
Press Release Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science, Inc. has been approved as an institutional participant in the SARA initiative. The State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement is an agreement among member states, districts and territories that establishes...
Pittsburgh Institute welcomes the online students to Restorative Art Lab!
PIMS is gearing up for its annual Restorative Art Lab Residency commencing January 3. Fifty online students from throughout the country will be merging to PIMS for their restorative art laboratory. The residency lasts eight days. PIMS is excited to have our ‘distance’...
PIMS Serves Simmons’ Grads
Pittsburgh, PA October 20, 2016 Gene Ogrodnik, President & CEO of Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science is please to announce that Pittsburgh Institute will service transcript requests from those that attended Simmons Institute of Funeral Service. Pittsburgh...
PIMS DE program to focus on providing Associate in Specialized Technology Degree
Effective immediately, PIMS will concentrate all of its online focus on providing the Associate in Specialized Technology Degree (AST). Only those students who qualify for the AST degree will be considered for acceptance into the online program. Students applying to...
Funeral service changes mirror evolution in attitudes about death and grieving
For much of his 30-year career as a Baptist minister, Doug Manning once believed it was his job to keep mourners’ emotions in check. “If I got through a funeral and people didn’t cry, I thought I’d done a good job,” said the former Baptist minister. After all, he’d...
BS Degree Options Available
The Capstone Program at Point Park University requires the student to complete 5 semesters at Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science and then complete upper division focus and electives over 2 additional semesters (full-time) before graduating with a Bachelor of...
All prospective students interested in PIMS OnLine
The U.S. Department of Education has implemented a new mandate for all schools offering programs of study at-a-distance. Effective July 1, 2011, PIMS OnLine must seek the approval from all states where its students reside. This is a very long and cumbersome process...
But For more up-to-date information,
Check us out on Facebook:
Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science
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! 💚
Click to Shop: https://pimsgear.myspreadshop.com/
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! 😎
