News Article, Notice to the Consumer
Family/Consumer FAQ
Welcome to the Bereavement Authority of Ontario’s FAQ for families/consumers Here’s a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) that our…
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News Article, Notice to the Consumer
Consumer Information Guide — Overview
The Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO) provides a two-page condensed version of its free Consumer Information Guide. The overview of…
News Article, Notice to the Consumer
How to avoid scams and more in BAO’s Beyond magazine
Practical tips to avoid scams, articles on historic Ontario church gravesites, death services planning – plus our free consumer guide…
Notice to the Consumer, Notice to the Profession
Elimination of BAO business licensing fee related to stillborn births went into effect April 1
The Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO) has eliminated a business licensing fee charged in relation to stillborn births. In tandem…
Notice to the Consumer, Notice to the Profession
Notice to the Profession/Consumers: BAO reminds licensees to alert families about copied obituaries and funeral notices
It’s important that grieving families know about the persistent issue of copied or ‘pirated’ death notices and obituaries. The Bereavement…
Notice to the Consumer
Notice to the Consumer: Ongoing inspection on the condition of Headford Cemetery
The Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO) is advising families with loved ones buried at Headford Cemetery in Richmond Hill to…
Notice to the Consumer, Suspensions/Revocations/Conditions/Discipline/Orders
Anglican Diocese of Niagara has been released from the Registrar’s Cease and Desist Order
Update – The Anglican Diocese of Niagara has been released from the Registrar’s Cease and Desist Order, applied to its…
Notice to the Consumer, Suspensions/Revocations/Conditions/Discipline/Orders
Passfield Mortuary Services Inc. business licence suspended
Nov. 6, 2024 – UpdatesThe operator licence of Passfield Mortuary Services Inc., in St. Catharines, has been revoked. The Bereavement…