Notice to the Profession
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LifeLine newsletter is emailed to professionals licensed by the BAO in the bereavement sector on an ad hoc basis, averaging…
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Consumer Information Guide — Overview
The Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO) provides a two-page condensed version of its free Consumer Information Guide in 10 languages….
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Notice to the Profession: Important reminder – BAO operator licence renewal
Please read this email carefully and keep it for reference. The BAO reminds Funeral Establishment (FE) and Transfer Service (TS)…
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Notice to the Profession: Important Reminder — BAO Personal Licence Renewal
Please read this email carefully and keep it for reference. The BAO Licensee portal is now open to renew your…
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OBIS How-To Task Guides
Here are helpful documents for licensees using the BAO’s new Ontario Bereavement Information System (OBIS) Licensee Portal. OBIS is the…
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Welcome to the Bereavement Authority of Ontario’s FAQ for families/consumers
Here’s a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) that our BAO staff regularly receive in phone calls and emails. Many…
Notice to the Consumer, Suspensions/Revocations/Conditions/Discipline/Orders
Passfield Mortuary Services Inc. business licence suspended
Nov. 6, 2024 – UpdatesThe operator licence of Passfield Mortuary Services Inc., in St. Catharines, has been revoked. The Bereavement…
Notice to the Profession
Notice to the Profession: Joint memo from Chief Coroner for Ontario and BAO CEO/Registrar
Process for Cremations of Unclaimed Deceased Persons / Warrant to Bury the Body of a Deceased Person The Bereavement Authority of…