Notice to the Profession
Notice to FD1, FD2, FPP and TSSR personal licensees: Time to renew your BAO licence
The Bereavement Authority of Ontario web portal is open for Funeral Director 1, Funeral Director 2, Funeral Preplanner, Transfer Service…
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Notice to the Profession
Notice to Funeral & Transfer Service Operators: Public health unit inspections not required for licence renewal again this year
In recognition that Ontario public health units are working overtime to protect Ontarians during the COVID-19 pandemic, the BAO will…
Registrar's Directives
Registrar’s Directive: Option for BAO licensees – COVID-19 distancing and capacity limits are not required if all patrons provide proof of vaccination
As of Monday, Oct. 25, Bereavement Authority of Ontario licensees can choose to be exempt from the COVID-19 two-metre physical…
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COVID-19 News Archive
This is a listing of news stories of the COVID-19 pandemic as relevant to the bereavement sector. This archive started…
Notice to the Profession
Notice to the Profession: 6 hours of Continuing Education courses are required to renew your personal licence this year
As a reminder, before you renew your personal licence by the December 31, 2021 deadline, you must have completed six…
Notice to the Profession
Notice to the Profession: You must submit your annual Report of Prepaid Funds within 3 months of your fiscal year end
This is a reminder that you must submit your annual Report of Prepaid Funds (RPF) within three (3) months of…
Notice to the Profession
Notice to the Profession: BAO recommends price list templates to support operators and enhance transparency for consumers
Thank you to all bereavement sector operators who have complied with provincial regulation and have been posting their price lists on their…
Notice to the Profession
Avis à la profession : l’Autorité des services funéraires et cimetières de l’Ontario recommande des modèles de listes de prix pour soutenir les exploitants et améliorer la transparence pour les consommateurs
Le 5 octobre 2021 Merci à tous les exploitants du secteur des services funéraires qui se sont conformés à la…