Notice to the ProfessionNotice to FD1, FD2, FPP and TSSR personal licensees: Time to renew your BAO licence 1 Nov 2022The BAO Licensee portal is now open to renew your Funeral Director – Class 1, Funeral Director Class 2, Funeral…
Notice to the ProfessionNotice to the Profession: Reminder – You must submit your annual Report of Prepaid Funds (RPF) within 3 months of your fiscal year end 24 Oct 2022This is a reminder that you must submit your annual Report of Prepaid Funds (RPF) within three (3) months of…
Notice to the ProfessionNotice to the Profession: 6 hours of Continuing Education courses are required to renew your personal licence this year 18 Oct 2022As a reminder, before you renew your personal licence by the December 31, 2022 deadline, you must have completed six…
Notice to the ProfessionNotice to the Profession: Bereavement sector may charge a credit card fee but must disclose it 12 Oct 2022All businesses – including the bereavement sector – can start charging a transaction fee from customers when they pay using…
News Article, Notice to the ProfessionNew Beyond magazine focuses on consumer protection, family funeral homes, cemeteries, crematoriums… 13 Sep 2022The Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO) has just published its new issue of Beyond magazine with articles on its consumer-protection actions and…
Notice to the ProfessionNotice to the Profession: Still time to apply to be on the BAO Board and committees — but you better hurry! 19 May 2022There’s still time to apply or tell a friend, but don’t wait. The deadline for our Call for Nominations for vacancies…
Notice to the ProfessionNotice to the Profession: Office of the Chief Coroner announces changes to forms 2 May 2022The BAO is sharing a letter received today from the Office of the Chief Coroner (OCC) for Ontario. The letter…
Notice to the ProfessionNotice to the Profession: Proof of Death (POD) Certificates from the City of Toronto 11 Apr 2022The City of Toronto sent us a letter today for licensees about its Proof of Death certificates. Please read the…