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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…
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…
Blog - Straight Forward, News Article
The BAO’s continuing evolution is well-positioned for 2024
Chair’s message The Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO) enters its eighth year fulfilling its mandate to protect consumers in the…
Blog - Straight Forward, News Article
Int. CEO/Registrar – BAO progressing to become a more effective, modern bereavement regulator
Interim CEO/Registrar’s message The next year will be an ambitious one for us at the Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO)….