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FAQs for Archaeologists
Why is the BAO no longer requiring Cemetery Investigation Authorization? The Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO) is responsible for making…
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FAQs for Cemetery Owners/Operators
CIA Transition What is a “cemetery,” within the meaning of the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002 (FBCSA or…
Notice to the Profession
Registrar’s Bulletin #1 additional content
Registrar Bulletin # 1 Here is some additional content for cemetery owners and operators, archaeologists, other regulators, and the public:
Notice to the Profession
Registrar’s Bulletin # 1
Notice of Directive Revocation: Cemetery Investigation Authorizations The Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO) is responsible for protecting the dignity of…
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…
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…