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Registrar’s Directive: Mask mandate ends Monday
Effective March 21, 2022 The mask-wearing requirement ends on Monday, March 21, for all bereavement sector operations, in alignment with…
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Registrar’s Directive: Restrictions on capacity limits are lifted, plus other changes
Effective Tuesday, March 1, 2022 In alignment with the latest provincial government changes to COVID-19 measures, this Registrar’s Directive removes…
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Registrar’s Directive: COVID-19 changes go into place Feb. 17
Effective Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022 This Registrar’s Directive will rescind and replace previous COVID-19 directives, in alignment with the Government…
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Registrar’s Directive: Updated COVID-19 measures
1. New temporary rules for funeral services extended until further notice 2. Requirement for crematoriums to prevent accumulations of decedents…
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Registrar’s Directive: Crematoriums must prevent backlogs
Effective Monday, Jan. 10, 2022 Crematorium operators are directed to ensure that your operations continue at a pace sufficient to…
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Registrar’s Directive: New temporary rules for funeral services
Effective Jan. 5, 2022 Note: This directive has been extended until further notice, as per the Jan. 28 Registrar’s Directive….
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Registrar’s Directive: Option for BAO licensees – COVID-19 distancing and capacity limits are not required if all patrons provide proof of vaccination
As of Monday, Oct. 25, Bereavement Authority of Ontario licensees can choose to be exempt from the COVID-19 two-metre physical…
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Registrar’s Directive: Funeral homes and transfer services must implement a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy
Effective Sept. 10, 2021 This Registrar’s Directive requires that funeral establishments and transfer service operators implement a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination…