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Welcome to the Bereavement Authority of Ontario’s FAQ for families/consumers
Here’s a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) that our BAO staff regularly receive in phone calls and emails. Many…
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News Article, Notice to the Profession
Notice to the Profession: Ontario Supporting Grieving Families of Stillborn Children
New commemorative document, elimination of fees and simplified application providing support during a difficult time — Government of Ontario news…
News Article, Notice to the Consumer, Notice to the Profession
Funeral home in Scarborough remains shutdown in tribunal decision
The Licence Appeal Tribunal (LAT) has ordered the Registrar, Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002 (FBCSA), to carry out…
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Policies, Procedures & Guidelines
The Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO) will continue to add to this list of policies, procedures and guidelines as a…
News Article, Notice to the Consumer, Notice to the Profession, Suspensions/Revocations/Conditions/Discipline/Orders
Judge orders $386,000 restitution and house arrest for a former Simcoe funeral establishment owner
A judge has sentenced a former Simcoe funeral director and funeral establishment owner to 12 months house arrest and ordered…
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BAO Progress Report: Implementing recommendations of the Auditor General
The Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO) is hard at work fulfilling its mandate to serve and protect public interest and…
News Article, Notice to the Profession
Notice to the Profession: The BAO seeks nominations for 12 openings on its advisory committees
Nominations open until April 22 The Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO) is now accepting applications for 12 volunteer positions on…
News Article, Notice to the Profession
Notice to the Profession: Bereavement Authority of Ontario names Jim Cassimatis as CEO/Registrar
Jim Cassimatis has served as Interim Chief Executive Officer and Registrar of the Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO) since December…