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COVID-19 FAQ: For grieving families and bereavement licensees
Effective Monday, March 21, 2022 – Registrar’s Directive: Mask mandate ends Monday. Read the entire directive here. Registrar’s Directive: Restrictions…
Registrar's Directives
Registrar’s Directive: Mask mandate ends Monday
Effective March 21, 2022 The mask-wearing requirement ends on Monday, March 21, for all bereavement sector operations, in alignment with…
Registrar's Directives
Registrar’s Directive: Restrictions on capacity limits are lifted, plus other changes
Effective Tuesday, March 1, 2022 In alignment with the latest provincial government changes to COVID-19 measures, this Registrar’s Directive removes…
Registrar's Directives
Registrar’s Directive: COVID-19 changes go into place Feb. 17
Effective Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022 This Registrar’s Directive will rescind and replace previous COVID-19 directives, in alignment with the Government…
Notice to the Consumer
Notice to the Consumer: Alert to families with burial rights at Headford Cemetery in Richmond Hill
Headford Cemetery update – June 9, 2023 The owner of Headford Cemetery has brought an Application for Judicial Review of…
Registrar's Directives
Registrar’s Directive: Updated COVID-19 measures
1. New temporary rules for funeral services extended until further notice 2. Requirement for crematoriums to prevent accumulations of decedents…
Notice to the Profession
Notice to the Profession: Current Registrar’s Directives remain in place
Following today’s announcement from the provincial government, the Bereavement Authority of Ontario reminds its licensees that Registrar’s Directives remain in…
News Article
BAO adapts its proactive response to ensure sector keeps serving families during Omicron
BAO LifeLine article The Bereavement Authority of Ontario CEO and Registrar has already introduced a handful of measures early in…