Registrar's Directives
Masks and face coverings mandatory at indoor funerals and visitations
Effective July 8, 2020 Further to the Registrar’s Guidance issued on June 15, 2020, wearing masks or face coverings is mandatory for all…
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Registrar rescinds prohibition on in-person witnessing at cremations
June 15, 2020 The Registrar’s Directives regarding witnessing and scheduled holds of cremations are rescinded effective immediately. The rescindment refers to…
Registrar's Directives
Changes to funeral and visitation attendance
***BAO Attendance Guidance for the profession supporting this Registrar’s Directive was posted on June 15, 2020. Click here for the PDF. Printable posters…
Registrar's Directives
Drive-Thru Visitations
Effective today, June 10, 2020 The creativity of licensees is something the bereavement sector can be proud of during this…
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10 is still the max
June 9, 2020 All COVID-19 restrictions and BAO Registrar’s Directives remain in place, until further notice. The maximum number of…
Registrar's Directives
Addendum to Registrar’s Directive: In-Person Witnessing at Cremations Prohibited
**Rescinded June 15, 2020 April 22, 2020 This addendum reinforces yesterday’s Registrar’s Directive – effective today. No in-person, real-time witnessing…
Registrar's Directives
Registrar’s Directive: In-Person Witnessing at Cremations Prohibited
**Rescinded June 15, 2020 Effective April 22, 2020, crematoriums can only have authorized licensed personnel and employees present during their…
Registrar's Directives
10 MAX or LESS in the entire funeral home at one time
April 7, 2020 This directive adds a greater limitation on the number of people who can be at funeral homes,…