Notice to the Profession
Notice to the Profession: Remember to renew your personal licence
The BAO reminds you that you are required to renew your personal licence with us if you haven’t already. You must…
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Notice to the Profession
Notice to the Profession: Fees increasing for the 2023 Renewal Year – first fee increase in seven years
For the first time in seven years, the Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO) will be increasing its fees for the 2023 licence…
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FAQ for BAO Licensees
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions — for BAO Licensees This webpage is also open to the public. Quick FAQ –…
Notice to the Consumer
Notice to the Consumer: Prepaid funeral contracts or prearranged funeral plans are recommended options
By Carey Smith, CEO & Registrar Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO) Buying final expenses insurance is being promoted by some…
News Article
BAO’s family magazine provides information about planning funerals, grief and protecting consumers
Answers to these questions are included in short videos and articles – in the second issue of Beyond magazine – to help…
Notice to the Profession
Notice to the Profession: BAO’s family magazine provides information on grief, consumer protection
– plus how experienced & new professionals are adapting to changes in the sector Read how the funeral/bereavement sector has changed from…
Notice to the Profession
Notice to the Profession: Reminder – Changes to FBCSA on cemetery care and maintenance funds
The Bereavement Authority of Ontario is reminding licensees of changes to Ontario Regulation 30/11 under the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services…
Notice to the Profession
Notice to the FE-1, FE-2, TSO-1, TSO-2 operator licensees: Time to renew your BAO licence
The Bereavement Authority of Ontario reminds Funeral Establishment Operator (Class 1 and 2) and Transfer Service Operator (Class 1 and…