Notice to the Consumer
Notice to Consumers: Closure of Barrie Cremation Centre Inc.
The Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO) is looking to speak with people who have prepaid for services with Barrie Cremation…
Recent News
Notice to the Consumer
Notice to the Consumer: BAO assisting closure of Brownlee Funeral Homes Inc.
The Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO) has stepped in to assist the estate of David MacDougall, who was the owner/operator…
Notice to the Profession
Notice to the Profession: Still time to apply to be on the BAO Board and committees — but you better hurry!
There’s still time to apply or tell a friend, but don’t wait. The deadline for our Call for Nominations for vacancies…
News Article
Call for nominations: The BAO is looking for experienced leaders
The 2022 Call for Nominations for board and committee positions is now closed. Nomination Timeline Application submission deadline: May 20,…
Notice to the Profession
Notice to the Profession: Office of the Chief Coroner announces changes to forms
The BAO is sharing a letter received today from the Office of the Chief Coroner (OCC) for Ontario. The letter…
Notice to the Profession
Notice to the Profession: Proof of Death (POD) Certificates from the City of Toronto
The City of Toronto sent us a letter today for licensees about its Proof of Death certificates. Please read the…
Suspensions/Revocations/Conditions/Discipline/Orders
BAO Registrar orders an eastern Ontario cemetery to stop selling licensed supplies and services
The Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO) Registrar has ordered a cemetery near Cornwall to immediately stop selling and offering to…
Notice to the Profession
Reminder to Cemetery Operators: Your Report on Care & Maintenance Fund/Account is due by March 31st
March 23, 2022 Our records show that your fiscal year end is December 31st, and you have not yet submitted…