Registrar's Directives
Reminder: New COVID-19 indoor and outdoor funeral restrictions
*Waterloo is now the only exception Reminder: Effective – Wednesday, June 30, 2021 This Registrar’s Directive sets out the current rules…
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Notice to the Profession
Notice to the Profession: Government consultation paper
The BAO is sharing this message from the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services. – La version française suit. ……………………………………………………………. Notification re:…
Registrar's Directives
Registrar’s Directive: New COVID-19 indoor and outdoor funeral restrictions
Effective June 30, 2021 This Registrar’s Directive sets out new rules on attendance at funerals and visitations, in conjunction with…
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Consumer protection messages for families Informing and protecting families, consumers of the bereavement industry, is at the core of the…
Notice to the Profession
Notice: Post your price list, licence, and link to the BAO Consumer Information Guide on your websites
Notice to the Profession: Reminder – Effective July 1, 2021 The BAO is reminding licensees of government regulatory changes coming…
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Providing consumer protection to grieving families
How can grieving families be protected from upselling of services or products and over-spending at a vulnerable time? The answer…
Notice to the Profession
City of Toronto message – Re. Proof of Deaths Certificates and Invoices
The City of Toronto has asked the BAO to share this information, which will be of interest to licensees in many…
News Article, Notice to the Profession
BAO’s consumer protection goes Beyond
Authority launches magazine The Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO) has launched its consumer protection magazine providing valuable information to grieving…