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Notice to Cemetery, Crematorium & Hydrolysis Licensees: BAO online portal now open to renew operator licences and submit Care & Maintenance Reports
The online portal is now open to renew your operator licence and submit your Care & Maintenance Report. Submission deadlines:ALR…
Notice to the Profession
Notice to the Profession: Chief Coroner’s message to Greater Toronto Area funeral service providers
The BAO is asking you to assist the Office of the Chief Coroner by storing deceased persons in your funeral…
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The BAO Board of Directors announces the appointment of interim CEO and Registrar Jim Cassimatis
The Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO) Board of Directors announces the appointment of Jim Cassimatis as interim Chief Executive Officer…
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Statement to BAO sector
CEO Departure Announcement The Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO) and its Board of Directors are announcing that Carey Smith, the…
Notice to the Profession
Notice to the Profession: Toronto Public Health Letter Regarding Body Shipments
This message is from Toronto Public Health to all funeral establishments and transfer services in the Toronto area. While the…
Notice to the Profession
Notice to the Profession: Reminder – Time to renew your BAO licence FE-1, FE-2, TSO-1, TSO-2, and TSO-2 (Restricted) operator licensees
The BAO reminds Funeral Establishment and Transfer Service Operators that your Annual Licensure Renewal (ALR) is due by Dec. 31,…
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Notice to the Profession: Final Reminder – Renew your personal licence
Your personal licence expires on Dec. 31, 2022. The BAO reminds you that you must renew your personal licence, if you…