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Notice to the Consumer

Notice to the Consumer: Prepaid funeral contracts or prearranged funeral plans are recommended options

8 Nov 2021
By Carey Smith, CEO & Registrar Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO) Buying final expenses insurance is being promoted by some…
News Article

BAO’s family magazine provides information about planning funerals, grief and protecting consumers

4 Nov 2021
Answers to these questions are included in short videos and articles – in the second issue of Beyond magazine – to help…
Notice to the Profession

Notice to the Profession: BAO’s family magazine provides information on grief, consumer protection

4 Nov 2021
– plus how experienced & new professionals are adapting to changes in the sector Read how the funeral/bereavement sector has changed from…
Notice to the Profession

Notice to the Profession: Reminder – Changes to FBCSA on cemetery care and maintenance funds

2 Nov 2021
The Bereavement Authority of Ontario is reminding licensees of changes to Ontario Regulation 30/11 under the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services…
Notice to the Profession

Notice to the FE-1, FE-2, TSO-1, TSO-2 operator licensees: Time to renew your BAO licence

1 Nov 2021
The Bereavement Authority of Ontario reminds Funeral Establishment Operator (Class 1 and 2) and Transfer Service Operator (Class 1 and…
Notice to the Profession

Notice to FD1, FD2, FPP and TSSR personal licensees: Time to renew your BAO licence

1 Nov 2021
The Bereavement Authority of Ontario web portal is open for Funeral Director 1, Funeral Director 2, Funeral Preplanner, Transfer Service…
Notice to the Profession

Notice to Funeral & Transfer Service Operators: Public health unit inspections not required for licence renewal again this year

27 Oct 2021
In recognition that Ontario public health units are working overtime to protect Ontarians during the COVID-19 pandemic, the BAO will…
Registrar's Directives

Registrar’s Directive: Option for BAO licensees – COVID-19 distancing and capacity limits are not required if all patrons provide proof of vaccination

26 Oct 2021
As of Monday, Oct. 25, Bereavement Authority of Ontario licensees can choose to be exempt from the COVID-19 two-metre physical…
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