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Registrar orders cemetery in Bright to cease selling and offering to sell licensed supplies and/or services
The Registrar, of the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002 (the Act), has ordered the operator of Chesterfield Cemetery,…
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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…
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BAO Annual Meeting to be held Sept. 25
The Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO) invites you to attend our Annual Meeting: Date: September 25, 2025Time: 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.Location: Microsoft…
Notice to the Profession
Notice to the Profession: BAO provides guidance to cemeteries on the Care and Maintenance Fund
Helpful information The Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO) is providing this notice to you as a guidance document for required…
News Article, Notice to the Consumer
Consumer Information Guide — Overview
The Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO) provides a two-page condensed version of its free Consumer Information Guide. The overview of…
Notice to the Profession
Licensee FAQ
Welcome to the Bereavement Authority of Ontario’s FAQ for licensees Here’s a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) that our…
News Article, Notice to the Consumer
Family/Consumer FAQ
Welcome to the Bereavement Authority of Ontario’s FAQ for families/consumers Here’s a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) that our…