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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 Profession
BAO and OPGT guidance for completing your Report on Care and Maintenance (Form 2)
Dear Licensee, We’ve received notice that the Ontario Public Guardian and Trustee (OPGT) has recently mailed out your care and…
News Article, Notice to the Profession
We’re looking for talented people to join our BAO Board of Directors or committees
We are looking for talented people to join the Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO), the province’s sole regulator of professionals…
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 Profession
Notice to the Profession: Updates to Form 2 – Report on Care and Maintenance Fund/Account
The Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO) has updated the format of its Form 2 – Report on Care and Maintenance Fund/Account, and…
News Article, Notice to the Profession
Chair’s message – BAO Board leadership, staff, licensees and partners made us a better regulator
Yearend Message By Leith Coghlin Chair BAO Board of Directors The Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO) Board of Directors has…
News Article, Notice to the Profession
CEO/Registrar’s message – BAO wraps up a year of progress for consumers and thanks professionals for their commitment
Year In Review By Jim Cassimatis CEO/Registrar Bereavement Authority of Ontario The year 2024 streamed by at pace with a…