FINALLY! Our fall term started on campus today and we are SO excited to welcome class 163 to the PIMS family!
Drop them some advice below as they start their #futurefuneraldirector journey today! 💚
We're not crying, you're crying! 😭
Have you ever written an obituary for anything other than a human?
https://people.com/pets/womans-obituary-to-her-dog-goes-viral/
PEOPLE.COM
South Carolina Woman Writes Touching Obituary for Her Dog: 'He Left Behind His Fierce Love'
PIMS GOES PINK! For the entire month of October we will be showing our support for #BreastCancerAwareness month and donating 100% of our proceeds from anything that is PINK purchased from the PIMS store!
From t-shirts, polos, and hoodies to tote bags, mugs, and bandanas for your pup... you're sure to find something! As long as there is pink it will count 😊
Get a head start and shop today for 15% off everything today only!
https://shop.spreadshirt.com/PIMSGEAR/
☕️ It's National Coffee Day! The drink that fuels a LOT of funeral directors and students amiright? Click the link to see where you can grab a free cup to celebrate and fuel your day! ☕️
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/food/2020/09/29/national-coffee-day-freebies-list-starbucks-dunkin-krispy-kreme/3569452001/
Don’t forget... our building is closed until Monday, October 5th when the fall campus term starts.
Staff will be back in on Thursday so give us a buzz then if you have questions. In the meantime, email: info@pims.edu and we will make sure your inquiry gets in the right hands.
Check out Marsa Inc doing some beautiful masonry work and putting the final touches on our construction! We can’t wait to be back to business!
Things are a little bit different this year at the National Funeral Directors Association convention instead of walking around a giant expo hall everything is virtual! Check out today and tomorrows events and you might even catch Dr. Joe popping in for a session or two. We heard he was already awarded a scholarship through the Funeral Service Foundation 🎉
https://convention.nfda.org/
Have questions about filling out a FAFSA? 🤔 Check out one of these FREE live demonstrations as they go through the 2021-22 FAFSA form line-by-line.
Register here: https://web.cvent.com/event/ef5164ad-8e26-40d7-8b99-2ca99114fda8/summary?sf130766514=1&utm_campaign=202122fafsa&utm_medium=social&rp=00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000&utm_content=20201019&utm_source=twitter_fsa
We're DEFINITELY in the Halloween spirit after seeing this video from the Edward P. Kanai Funeral Home! We love when funeral directors think outside of the box and these PIMS Alum sure did not disappoint 👻
What is your funeral home doing for Halloween? Show us we would LOVE to see!
https://www.facebook.com/100295478296499/videos/339430893816066/?__so__=channel_tab&__rv__=all_videos_card
Edward P. Kanai Funeral Home
October 2 at 2:37 PM ·
🎃 We figured we couldn’t sponsor a costume contest without jumping in head first with our Halloween spirit! We can’t wait to see what everyone else is going to share! Joining our contest is easy – just take a photo dressed as your favorite superhero, spooky specter, or fairytale princess – then share it to our event page. Our Virtual Halloween Costume Contest is FREE and family-friendly.
For more information, check it out here: https://www.facebook.com/events/755155245028923/
From all of us at Kanai’s, we wish you a safe and happy Halloween!
And hey, while we have your attention…be sure to follow us! All of our November content will be focused on Veterans!
Did you get your Pink PIMS Gear yet? This sweet pup did and is the bestest model! 🤩
Don't forget, for the entire month of October we are donating ALL of our proceeds from anything purchased with pink in it from the PIMS store to a local Pittsburgh foundation who is raising funds for breast cancer research!
Shopping tip: Choose a category from the top of the site to shop MANY more items and styles than what pops up on the main screen. https://shop.spreadshirt.com/PIMSGEAR/
Are you a recent grad or graduating soon?
If you’re looking for an opportunity in the funeral service profession, you'll want to join the Virtual Career Fair. This exciting event is being held across 3 days in conjunction with the 2020 NFDA Virtual International Convention & Expo. and you’re invited to join... it's free to register!
https://funeralcareers.nfda.org/events/nfda-2020-virtual-career-fair-1?_zs=60sdl&_zl=HDwn1
There is no "typical day" as a funeral director. From meeting with families, directing funerals, and preparing remains to working in the office readying paperwork and cleaning/maintaining the funeral home, you'll do it all- and at ALL hours of the day and night! Check out this article to see what it's like to be a funeral director...
https://www.talkdeath.com/careers-in-death-care-a-day-in-the-life-of-a-funeral-director/
TALKDEATH.COM
Careers in Death Care: A Day in the Life of a Funeral Director
From fist bumps to reservations, the funeral home industry has adapted to make room for a pandemic and some local Pittsburgh funeral homes have been doing a great job at accommodating their families!
https://www.post-gazette.com/business/money/2020/11/16/Funeral-homes-affected-by-social-distancing-rules/stories/202011150047?fbclid=IwAR1k3nT9XxaT4JNa0AynOgtgHxf4TsDa8eJnJ46t4afMetD5K9gYDSQwOIg
POST-GAZETTE.COM
From fist bumps to reservations, the funeral home industry has adapted to make room for a pandemic
TWO "Virtual Open Houses" remain before the New Year and we are having one on Saturday! Tag anyone who might be interested in learning more about PIMS...
RSVP to get the Zoom link and join us "virtually" if you want to chat with us about what it is like to attend PIMS. Staff, Faculty, Students and Alum will pop on to answer all of your questions!
When: Saturday, November 21st @ 11:00 am. Est.
RSVP: Admissions@pims.edu
Today is #WorldKindnessDay2020 AND #CardiganDay to celebrate the legacy of Pittsburgh’s very own Fred Rogers. PIMS staff celebrated by wearing their favorite cardigans and think everyday should be kindness day!
Take a moment today to do something nice for a friend, family member, or total stranger. The world needs kindness now more than ever!
Oh, and head over to our PIMS instagram for a Cardigan Day post you won’t want to miss ❤️
This Veterans Day, PIMS honors ALL of the brave service members who have sacrificed so much to keep us all safe!
We salute you you today and everyday. 🇺🇸
People are leaving sticks on a dogs grave to pay their respects to a pup who died over 100 years ago... how sweet!
https://mymodernmet.com/dog-grave-green-wood-cemetery/
MYMODERNMET.COM
People Are Leaving Sticks at a Cemetery To Pay Tribute To a Dog Who Died 100 Years Ago
Remember last month when PIMS went PINK? We were able to raise $320 to donate to a local Pittsburgh charity for Breast Cancer research!
Thank you SO much to everyone who purchased from the PIMS store, bought a raffle ticket, or wore pink to show your support! #PIMSPride
Good news... You don't have to wait to see our virtual graduation we will be streaming it LIVE right here on Facebook tomorrow!
We wish we could celebrate with everyone in person, but can't wait to "see" everyone virtually.
Commencement starts at noon! Congrats grads!
Tomorrow is Groundhog Day and after the snowstorm we got in Pittsburgh last night, we sure know what we are hoping for! But, what do YOU think 🤔
👍this post if you think Phil will see his shadow giving us 6 more weeks of winter.
❤ this post if you think we are getting an early spring!
Aaaaaand we're back! In Restorative Art Lab that is!
We sanitized, scrubbed, and set up a safe "socially distanced" restorative art lab so 10 of our online students could get their hands on "Headzo!" They will also be the first group to crack some skulls and then repair them!
Stay tuned to see their experience over the weekend! 💚
Two of PIMS own have featured articles in this months issue of The Director Magaine published by the National Funeral Directors Association
Give it a read and see what attending mortuary school during a pandemic is like from the prospective of our Dean and a student!
https://nfda.org/Portals/0/DirectorEdu/Directoredu_Winter2021.pdf?_zs=60sdl&_zl=OxWq1
Preparation is underway for our Virtual Commencement Ceremony! While we wish we could celebrate in person... a ceremony will be held "live" Friday, February 5th at noon.
Commencement is invitation only and a link to join will be sent to all graduates who will be able to share the link with their friends & family to celebrate with them!
The video to the ceremony will be posted a few days later for everyone to enjoy.