News Article, Notice to the Profession
CEO Announcement
The Board of Directors of the Bereavement Authority of Ontario is pleased to announce the appointment of Justin A. Brown…
Recent News
Suspensions/Revocations/Conditions/Discipline/Orders
Registrar issues Notice of Proposal to Revoke the licence of a Funeral Director – Class 1
Update — Dec. 12, 2025 — The window to file an appeal to the Registrar’s proposal has closed. The proposal…
Notice to the Consumer, Suspensions/Revocations/Conditions/Discipline/Orders
Registrar issues Notice of Proposal to Refuse to Renew the licence of a cemetery operator
The Registrar, of the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002 (the Act), has issued a Notice of Proposal to…
Notice to the Profession
LifeLine
LifeLine newsletter is emailed to professionals licensed by the BAO in the bereavement sector on an ad hoc basis, averaging…
Notice to the Profession
BAO guidance video and presentation on required audit reports for Care and Maintenance Funds
On Nov. 6, 2025, the Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO) hosted a guidance webinar to cemetery operators about required audit…
News Article
Beyond magazine provides guidance on what to do if your loved one’s grave plaque is stolen
The autumn edition of the Bereavement Authority of Ontario’s (BAO) consumer magazine provides guidance on what families can do if…
Notice to the Consumer, Suspensions/Revocations/Conditions/Discipline/Orders
Registrar issues Notice of Proposal to Revoke the licence of a transfer service in Richmond Hill
Updated Dec. 2, 2025 The appeal of the Notice of Proposal to Revoke the licences has been withdrawn. The Registrar…
News Article, Notice to the Consumer, Notice to the Profession
Notice to Consumers and Professionals: Thefts of bronze, metals, and damage to columbariums at several southwestern Ontario cemeteries
— Posted August 26, 2025 / Updated August 27, 2025 — The Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO) is advising families…