Registrar's Directives
Registrar’s Directive: New temporary rules for funeral services
Effective Jan. 5, 2022 Evolving data shows that while the Omicron variant is less severe, it is highly transmissible, which…
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Notice to the Profession
Notice to Cemetery, Crematorium and Hydrolysis Licensees: The online portal is now open to renew your operator licence (Form 1) and submit your Care & Maintenance Report (Form 2)
In March 2021, we launched our new online ALR reporting for cemetery, crematorium and hydrolysis operators. We understand and appreciate…
Notice to the Profession
Notice to the Profession: This Notice is directed to Funeral service providers in the Toronto/Hamilton/Durham/Peel/York areas
The Office of the Chief Coroner of Ontario (OCC) is requesting the assistance and cooperation of funeral/transfer services in attending…
Notice to the Profession
OCC memo – Body Transportation Services Request for Responses Update
FORWARDED ON BEHALF OF THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF CORONER (OCC) December 17, 2021 MEMORANDUM TO: All Licensed…
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BAO work continues in 2022 toward greater consumer protection, regulation and sector support
Raising the bar The changes mean more review and support of the sector by our inspectors, compliance team, licensing team,…
Notice to the Profession
Notice to Managers: Reminder – Submit your establishment ALRs
— It’s time to submit your Funeral Establishment andTransfer Service Annual Licensure Report The BAO reminds managers who have not yet…
Notice to the Profession
Notice to the Profession: Reminder – 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…
Notice to the Profession
Notice to the Profession: Reminder – Changes to the FBCSA on cemetery care and maintenance funds and accounts
Changes to Ontario Regulation 30/11 under the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002 (FBCSA) come into effect on News Year’s Day. …