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BAO achievements in 2022 mean greater consumer protection for families in 2023
Year In Review We have a great foundation of consumer-protection improvements to build on in 2023, thanks to the efforts…
Recent News
Notice to the Profession
Notice to the Profession: Final Reminder – Renew your personal licence
Your personal licence expires on Dec. 31, 2022. The BAO reminds you that you must renew your personal licence, if you…
News Article
BAO staff and board score an 86% for the public on the Auditor General’s report card
The diligent consumer-protection work by the Bereavement Authority of Ontario’s staff and board has paid off with a score of…
Notice to the Consumer, Notice to the Profession
Notice to the Consumer: Church cemetery in Campbellville ordered to stop sales
Update Dec. 14, 2022 – The St. David’s Presbyterian Church Cemetery Board is now in compliance with the Funeral, Burial and…
Notice to the Consumer
Notice to the Consumer: Cemeteries are forever
The legal terminology is ‘in perpetuity’. When it comes to cemeteries that’s how long they must be maintained. In short,…
Notice to the Profession
Notice to FE/TS Managers: How to add a payment credit to the Licensee Portal for your licensed employees’ renewal fees
Dear Managers: The BAO’s online portal allows the manager of a funeral establishment or transfer service to pay personal licence…
Notice to the Profession
Notice to FE-1, FE-2, TSO-1, TSO-2, and TSO-2 (Restricted) operator licensees: Time to renew your BAO licence
The BAO reminds Funeral Establishment and Transfer Service Operators that your Annual Licensure Renewal (ALR) is due by December 31, 2022. Managers:Please…
Notice to the Profession
Notice to FD1, FD2, FPP and TSSR personal licensees: Time to renew your BAO licence
The BAO Licensee portal is now open to renew your Funeral Director – Class 1, Funeral Director Class 2, Funeral…