Registrar's Directives
Registrar’s Directive: COVID-19 changes go into place Feb. 17
Effective Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022 This Registrar’s Directive will rescind and replace previous COVID-19 directives, in alignment with the Government…
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Notice to the Consumer
Notice to the Consumer: Alert to families with burial rights at Headford Cemetery in Richmond Hill
Headford Cemetery update – June 9, 2023 The owner of Headford Cemetery has brought an Application for Judicial Review of…
Registrar's Directives
Registrar’s Directive: Updated COVID-19 measures
1. New temporary rules for funeral services extended until further notice 2. Requirement for crematoriums to prevent accumulations of decedents…
Notice to the Profession
Notice to the Profession: Current Registrar’s Directives remain in place
Following today’s announcement from the provincial government, the Bereavement Authority of Ontario reminds its licensees that Registrar’s Directives remain in…
News Article
BAO adapts its proactive response to ensure sector keeps serving families during Omicron
BAO LifeLine article The Bereavement Authority of Ontario CEO and Registrar has already introduced a handful of measures early in…
Registrar's Directives
Registrar’s Directive: Crematoriums must prevent backlogs
Effective Monday, Jan. 10, 2022 Crematorium operators are directed to ensure that your operations continue at a pace sufficient to…
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BAO webcasts (webinars) to licensees
Webcast recordings and documents to bereavement professionals, licensed by the BAO, are listed and linked here. This page is for…
Notice to the Profession
Notice to the Profession: Registrar authorizes colleges to make students available to work
In recognizing that our licensees may experience critical staffing shortages due to the increase in Omicron cases and that such…