Notice to the Profession
Notice to the Profession: Changes to our process for paying your licence renewals
As part of modernizing and improving our processes, the Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO) has updated how we receive your…
Recent News
Suspensions/Revocations/Conditions/Discipline/Orders
Notice of Proposal to Revoke the Licence of a funeral director in Markham
The Registrar is proposing to revoke the licence of Jordan Grant as a Funeral Director, Class 2, formerly employed by…
News Article, Notice to the Consumer
Public feedback welcome on the province’s Proposed Approach to Implementing Mutual Recognition under the Ontario Free Trade and Mobility Act, 2025
The Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO) is sharing this information with the public for anyone who may wish to provide…
News Article, Notice to the Profession
CEO Announcement
The Board of Directors of the Bereavement Authority of Ontario is pleased to announce the appointment of Justin A. Brown…
Suspensions/Revocations/Conditions/Discipline/Orders
Registrar issues Notice of Proposal to Revoke the licence of a Funeral Director – Class 1
Update — Dec. 12, 2025 — The window to file an appeal to the Registrar’s proposal has closed. The proposal…
Notice to the Consumer, Suspensions/Revocations/Conditions/Discipline/Orders
Registrar issues Notice of Proposal to Refuse to Renew the licence of a cemetery operator
Updated Feb. 3, 2026 The Registrar, of the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002 (the Act), has issued a…
Notice to the Profession
BAO guidance video and presentation on required audit reports for Care and Maintenance Funds
On Nov. 6, 2025, the Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO) hosted a guidance webinar to cemetery operators about required audit…
News Article
Beyond magazine provides guidance on what to do if your loved one’s grave plaque is stolen
The autumn edition of the Bereavement Authority of Ontario’s (BAO) consumer magazine provides guidance on what families can do if…