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The Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science (PIMS) offers ABFSE accredited diploma and associate level programs in Funeral Directing and Embalming online and on-campus.
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01/18/2023
Welcome to the PIMS Family Class 168!
This group of students started campus classes today AND we had a big online cohort start yesterday. It has been a BUSY week at PIMS but we are so happy to have all these new "future funeral directors" join the PIMS Fam.
Wish them all some luck below, and leave any positive advice or words of encouragement. 💚
01/16/2023
Today is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. This day was established to honor the life and legacy of Dr. King, and to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities.
We welcome Online Class 1059 who start today to the PIMS Family AND we can not wait to see everyone back on Campus tomorrow for a new term.
PIMS offices will be closed today in observance of this special day.
01/06/2023
Graduation is a WEEK away!
Please join us in celebrating our “future funeral directors” on Friday, January 13th! 🥳💚🎓
Everyone is invited to attend and celebrate!
The ceremony will be professionally filmed, and available on our YouTube channel after the ceremony for anyone who can not make it in person.
01/01/2023
⏰🥂💚 Wishing our PIMS Family the happiest New Year! 💚🥂⏰
May it be filled with new adventures and good fortunes. 🥳
PIMS offices are closed and will reopen on January 3rd.
12/31/2022
What are you looking forward to most this year?
Screenshot the image and post your New Year Goals below! We will be over here cheering you on!! 🥳🥳
12/25/2022
Wishing our PIMS Family a VERY Merry Christmas and Happiest of Holidays!
🎅🕎❤️🖤💚
We hope you all get to spend time with family & friends and if you are working... get a day off from being on-call 😜
12/21/2022
❄❄ Happy 1st Day of Winter PIMS Family! Is it snowing where you live? ❄❄
Our Campus & Online students are ALL on winter break (they earned it) and we will see them all again in January.
PIMS Offices will be closed: December 23rd to December 26th
Campus Term Stars: Tuesday, January 17th
Online Term Starts: Monday, January 16th
Last week, the PIMS Student Senate hosted a pasta dinner night with a twist! The students got to purchase tickets and put them into the bucket of the faculty/staff member they wanted to see get pied! Aaaaaand we have a winner!....
Mr. Ricci was a great sport and got a big ol’ pie to the face. The students did a GREAT job and raised a lot of money to host future Senate events.
Head over to the PIMS TikTok to see some behind the scenes pie footage 🤩
12/01/2022
The holidays have HIT at PIMS! 💚🎄❄️
This gorgeous 12-foot tree from Thomas Tree Sellers is dazzling in the PIMS front window. Some of our festive students stuck around to decorate and make PIMS spirits bright for the season.
We hope you are all staying warm this December 1st and if you are looking for some holiday things to do in the Pittsburgh area this month, check out: https://nextpittsburgh.com/events/10-pittsburgh-events-you-dont-want-to-miss-in-december-from-winter-heat-to-first-night/?fbclid=IwAR2Sk2DDCnXP53iV8k5BsGa5tI_5ygItgnByytqA2G_-t9b3QDbmDfEO4Vg
11/24/2022
🥧🦃🍁 Happy Thanksgiving PIMS Family! 🍁🦃🥧
We are thankful for our wonderful faculty, staff, and ALL of our amazing students!!!
What are YOU thankful for this year? Let us know below…
*Please also note: PIMS offices will be closed today and reopen on Tuesday, November 29th so our students and staff have some time to spend with their families. 💚
11/23/2022
Type "I Stuff my Turkey with..." then keep hitting the middle button on your phone until you get a sentence. 🦃
Post your funny answer below, and we will randomly pick a winner to send a PIMS sticker!
11/21/2022
On Wednesday, November 16, 2022, the PFDA - Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association members: Executive Director, Kathy Ryan; President, Bruce Parthemore; and President-Elect, Michael Hacker presented a program to the PIMS Students on various subjects.
Mr. Parthemore fielded many questions about the association, how to join, and how it benefits its members. Mr. Hacker gave them great advice on how to secure a job, interviewing skills, and what an owner/manager is looking for in an employee. Mrs. Ryan spoke about the proposed FTC changes ahead and got the student’s views on some of these very timely topics.
Overall, it was a great seminar and really opened the eyes of the students to how the association operates and benefits its members. The students had non-stop questions that kept the PFDA members on their toes.
PIMS hopes to have them back every year.
In addition, the PFDA presented its annual scholarship to a very deserving PIMS student, Emily Gingrich. Congrats Emily!!
11/11/2022
We appreciate all of the Veterans who serve and served our country. Your sacrifices and dedication are appreciated and felt by all of us daily. 🇺🇸
Make sure you thank a Veteran today! Happy Veteran’s Day from all of us at PIMS. 💚
11/08/2022
We think it is safe to say that we are ALL over worked… over studied… over stressed!
Call the number below (it’s legit, the entire PIMS Staff called this morning. 😊) for a much needed pep-talk from kindergartners!
We could definitely use some sweetness today! 💚
10/31/2022
🎃💀 Happy Halloween PIMS Family! 👻🍭
We hope you get lots of treats today! If you dressed up, post your costumes below we wanna see em!
10/27/2022
The events that took place in our community 4 years ago are still hard to process. Everyone at PIMS will forever hold the Tree of Life Synagogue in our hearts as we remember the day that the deadliest anti-Semitic attack in American history took place. 🕯🕊💚
HBO has just released a documentary on the tragic event that happened that day but focuses on our community as they work to rebuild and heal.
We encourage everyone to watch this beautiful trailer about such a tragic event, and if you have access to HBO Max the full documentary:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9lRNebyKe8
Donations can also be made directly to the Tree of Life Synagogue: https://www.treeoflifepgh.org/payment.php
A Tree of Life: The Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting | Official Trailer | HBO “We can change other people’s lives in a positive manner because that is what the victims would have wanted.” A Tree of Life: The Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooti...
10/26/2022
We always get a kick out of seeing your PIMS Pumpkins so let's play again for National Pumpkin Day!
Screen shot the PIMS Pumpkin, close your eyes, and draw your BEST Jack-O-Lantern face! Post your masterpiece below and we will randomly pick a pumpkin to send a PIMS Sticker.
Post them by midnight tonight to be entered 🎃
10/25/2022
Hey PIMS Students! Do you have your Halloween costume ready yet? 👻
What would you add to the bag? 🤔😝
10/17/2022
Let's welcome DE Class 1058 who started their first day of online classes today!
You can tell from the image that we have a VERY big and diverse group starting.
Welcome them to the PIMS family below and leave them any kind words of advice! 💚
10/12/2022
David Miller stopped in this week to award THREE of our students with his namesake scholarship!
Pictured here are campus recipients, Ashley and Marie with Mr. Miller himself.
Not pictured is online recipient Nakisha, who lives ALL the way in Georgia.
Congratulate them below, they all deserve it! 🎉💵💚
10/10/2022
Today is and taking care of your mental health is SO important! Especially working in the funeral service industry. 🧠
Go for a walk, chat with a friend, take a “me” day. What do YOU do to make sure you are living your life to the fullest and have a clear, healthy mind? Let us know below!
Check out this post from the NFDA for some ways you can keep your mental health in check:
NFDA Blog | Maintaining Good Mental Health As A Funeral Director Many funeral directors see their role as serving a greater purpose, some even iterating a modified proverb known as the Peter Parker principle, "With
10/07/2022
This time last Friday we were celebrating the grand opening of the new student lounge! 🎉💚
This was provided by Schoedinger Funeral and Cremation Service and dedicated Dean Emeritus, Dr. Joe Marsaglia.
In attendance for the ribbon cutting was Chairman of the PIMS Board, James Pinkerton, President and CEO, Gene Ogrodnik, Program Director, Dr. Barry Lease, other members of the PIMS Board of Directors and lots of faculty and staff! Dr. Joe’s Sister and brother-in-law made the drive from across the state to celebrate!
Students will enjoy the coffee house vibe of the new lounge. Make sure when you visit next you stop in and see it!
10/01/2022
It’s October 1st! NOW it officially feels like Fall amiright? 🍁🍂
Here are some of our FAVORITE things to do in the Pittsburgh area. Have fun!
PIMS Vote for Best Things to Do In Pittsburgh This Fall - Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science PIMS Vote for Best Things to Do In Pittsburgh This Fall by pims | Sep 23, 2022 | Uncategorized | 0 comments 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 countr...
09/26/2022
We had the BEST day celebrating our newest batch of “Future Funeral Directors” at the 165th commencement ceremony.
Our guest speaker was the Honorable, J. Fred Slater who gave an inspirational speech to our outgoing class entitled “M.T.C.” short for, Make Today Count! Not only did he share his words of wisdom with everyone in attendance, but he also brought some PIMS relics to show…
We wanted to share his “blasts form the PIMS past” with you! Pictured is his, 92nd commencement ceremony program, PIMS report card, and PIMS tuition for the entire year!
09/23/2022
It’s here! The video of the 165th Commencement Ceremony! 🥳💚
Enjoy this highlight video while we reminisce over the special day that we had celebrating our recent grads.
The full ceremony is also available on our YouTube channel so make sure you subscribe!
Special thank you to for the video.
09/22/2022
Happy 1st day of Fall PIMS Family!
As the seasons change, we want to know… what are you MOST looking forward to this fall? 🤔
Drop an emoji below letting us know what your “Fall Favorite” is. 🧥🎃👻🍁☠️🏈
We will pick a participant to send a PIMS Sticker! 👻
09/19/2022
As American industries struggle to fill plentiful job vacancies in a tight labor market, there's at least one type of work where interest seems to be flourishing: funeral services!
Demand for this career is at an all time high with job placement of over 90%
We are currently enrolling for our Spring terms both Campus & Online if you are ready to join the PIMS Family and land a meaningful job in your community.
Click the link to find out more and apply: https://pims.edu/
https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/10/business/mortuary-school-enrollment-surge/index.html
HOME - Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science is your new resting place. Our programs are designed for those whose passion for caregiving goes beyond the grave; online and campus options available.
09/16/2022
Today is a VERY special day at PIMS… Sydney’s Birthday!!!
If you see her today at PIMS or tomorrow while she is on her Downtown birthday adventure, give her ALL the pets and treats. 🥰🐾🎉
Send her some birthday love below, and she will pick someone to send a PIMS sticker as a thank you!
09/14/2022
As many continue to mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the extensive preparations for her funeral are in full swing. This once-in-a-lifetime event is something that many will be paying attention to, especially those in funeral service!
Here is a day-by-day schedule of the events leading up to Her Majesty’s funeral on Monday, September 19th. Will you be watching?
What happens next following the death of the Queen? For years it's been known as London Bridge, and now the operation has been activated.
09/11/2022
Everyone at PIMS remembers the lives lost on September 11, 2001, we pay tribute to the lives and legacies of all our fallen heroes as well. We also honor all the first and last responders who rushed in to help that day and the days thereafter.
This day will be a mark on the heart of our country forever, but we hope that everyone can find some peace today.
09/08/2022
Introducing our Fall Class… Class #167! 💚
We welcomed this group of “Future Funeral Directors” to our PIMS family at orientation yesterday.
Say "hello" below and leave them some positive advice. If you attended PIMS, let us know your class number!...
09/05/2022
Labor Day is meant to celebrate the American worker and give them a long weekend to relax! But… we all know funeral service workers rarely get downtime!
We hope EVERYONE finds some time this weekend to kick-back, refresh, and relax a little bit doing something you enjoy. ☀️
PIMS Campus will be closed today so our staff can do exactly that. We will see you all tomorrow!
08/26/2022
Happy National Dog Day! 🐶💚
Today is a day to celebrate the unconditional love and support our furry best friends give us.
Our fluffy gal Sydney has reported for duty and wants to show you what a day in her life at PIMS is like. Show her some love on her video and give her a treat next time you see her on campus!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azwJcEBymvI
Meet Sydney! Director of Love and Emotional Support for our Students We would like to introduce our newest staff member, Sydney!Position: Director of Love and Emotional Support for StudentsContact information:Simply call her n...
08/15/2022
We have been getting a lot of questions about our upcoming commencement ceremony and wanted to share the details with you…
Please join us in celebrating our “future funeral directors” on Friday, September 9th! 🎉💚🎓
The ceremony will be professionally filmed, and available on our YouTube channel after the ceremony for anyone who can not make it in person.
08/10/2022
PIMS Student Senate held a bake sale raising over $1100 to donate to the Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh! 💚
Shouting "THANK YOU" from the PIMS rooftops to anyone who purchased a baked good, donated, and especially to Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh for the tour of their facilities, letting us cuddle everything in site, and the honor of directly sponsoring the adoption of some of their available animals.
Check out their page and just maybe you will find a new furry best friend! 🐱🐶🐰
07/30/2022
July 30th is It is no secret that we consider ourselves a family here at PIMS and lifelong friendships are always made. It’s been said that if you are friends with someone for over 7 years, that friendship will last a lifetime!
Tag your PIMS bestie below and we will pick a winner and send you BOTH PIMS stickers! 🫶💚
07/21/2022
PIMS is hosting the Funeral Directors Association Crematory Certification Program on Friday, August 19th. As more and more states are requiring Crematory Operator Certification, this must-have certification is for EVERYONE offering cremation to the families that they serve. ⚱️💚
Click the link to find out more details on the seminar or to register via the NFDA: https://portal.nfda.org/Education/Calendar-of-Events/Meeting-Home-Page?meetingid=%7B10430EEC-7DA4-EC11-983F-0022482AD5AD%7D
07/19/2022
Happy “H” Day, Pittsburgh!
PIMS is proud to be in Pittsburgh, but did you know that in 1891, in a federal attempt to unify the “burg’s,” the “H” was removed from the spelling of our city?
On this day in 1911, the “H” was reinstated after fighting for decades to get it back!
Click the link to apply and join our PittsburgH family! https://pims.edu/register/
07/15/2022
Did you know that when funeral directors aren’t busy directing funerals… some of them were the brains behind some pretty big inventions! 💡
https://www.myasd.com/blog/6-things-you-didnt-know-were-invented-funeral-directors?fbclid=IwAR3lqC6W_Sd-I1bbN2hopDzJN2CcAEfI-WVMsP9UGwjsYeaKDr24iQDtzoo
6 Things You Didn't Know Were Invented By Funeral Directors ASD, the leading funeral home answering service recently compiled a list of 6 Innovations Revolutionized by Funeral Director Inventors.
07/08/2022
PIMS tours are SO popular it can be hard to get everyone scheduled without waiting for months. We are now offering small group tours!
On select Fridays, you can briefly chat with admissions and get a quick tour of our facilities by one of our campus students (and maybe even Sydney!)
Click here to find out more and contact out admissions department for more information: https://pims.edu/contact/
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