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Notice to the Profession
Notice to the Profession: Transparency to consumers on services, products and fees is essential
The Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO) is reminding licensed business operators of their legal obligation to fully list all fees,…
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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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OBIS related questions
Message to Licensees of the BAO Our new IT system is up and running. OBIS is of course new to…
Notice to the Profession
Notice to the Profession: BAO’s OBIS system for licensees and the public is live!
April 30, 2024 The Bereavement Authority of Ontario’s new information system is now online and ready to use. As announced…
Notice to the Profession
Notice to the Profession: BAO’s new information system for licensees and the public launches on April 30
The Bereavement Authority of Ontario’s new information technology system goes live on Tuesday, April 30, providing a modern platform for…
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Notice – Reminder to Cemeteries, Crematoriums & Hydrolysis operators – ALR & C&M Fund Report
This is a reminder that the BAO’s online portal is open to renew your operator licence (Annual Licensure Renewal) and…
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Notice to the Profession: Cemetery and funeral establishment requirements for audit reports and engagement review reports
The Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO) wants you to know and act on legally required audit reports and engagement review…