Notice to the Consumer
Notice to the Consumer: Cemeteries are forever
The legal terminology is ‘in perpetuity’. When it comes to cemeteries that’s how long they must be maintained. In short,…
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Notice to the Consumer
Notice to Consumers: Closure of Barrie Cremation Centre Inc.
The Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO) is looking to speak with people who have prepaid for services with Barrie Cremation…
Notice to the Consumer
Notice to the Consumer: BAO assisting closure of Brownlee Funeral Homes Inc.
The Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO) has stepped in to assist the estate of David MacDougall, who was the owner/operator…
Notice to the Consumer
Notice to the Consumer: Alert to families with burial rights at Headford Cemetery in Richmond Hill
Headford Cemetery update – June 9, 2023 The owner of Headford Cemetery has brought an Application for Judicial Review of…
Notice to the Consumer
Notice to the Consumer: Prepaid funeral contracts or prearranged funeral plans are recommended options
By Carey Smith, CEO & Registrar Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO) Buying final expenses insurance is being promoted by some…
Notice to the Consumer
Notice to the Consumer: Funeral homes must tell you about ads in your loved one’s obituaries posted on their websites
Families have a right to know whether an advertisement will appear in their loved one’s obituary or death notice on…
Notice to the Consumer, Registrar's Directives
Registrar’s Directive: Price list disclosure on websites
It has come to the BAO’s attention that some operators are requiring consumers to do certain things prior to allowing…
Notice to the Consumer
Notice to the Consumer: Peter Scott / Morven Cemetery
Do not purchase cemetery arrangements, services or products from Peter Scott, the former treasurer of Morven Cemetery, in Loyalist Township,…