Registrar's Directives
Masks and face coverings mandatory at indoor funerals and visitations
Effective July 8, 2020 Further to the Registrar’s Guidance issued on June 15, 2020, wearing masks or face coverings is mandatory for all…
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Notice to the Profession
Expedited Death Response ends for LTC
Effective 8 a.m., June 30, 2020 The Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO) and the Chief Coroner for Ontario (OCC) are…
Notice to the Profession
Notice to the Profession: Pre-Need Sales of (Alkaline) Hydrolysis
June 18, 2020 The former prohibition against selling pre-need alkaline hydrolysis was rescinded by the Registrar in January 2020. Licensed…
Notice to the Profession
Notice to the Profession: COVID-19 Testing for Bereavement Staff
June 16, 2020 COVID-19 testing is available for everyone working in the bereavement sector. You do not need a referral to…
Registrar's Directives
Registrar rescinds prohibition on in-person witnessing at cremations
June 15, 2020 The Registrar’s Directives regarding witnessing and scheduled holds of cremations are rescinded effective immediately. The rescindment refers to…
Notice to the Profession
Expedited Death Response discontinued in hospitals effective June 17
Effective 8 a.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2020 As the provincial government introduces its phased reopening of Ontario, the Bereavement Authority…
Registrar's Directives
Changes to funeral and visitation attendance
***BAO Attendance Guidance for the profession supporting this Registrar’s Directive was posted on June 15, 2020. Click here for the PDF. Printable posters…
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Q&A June 10, 2020 webinar
Here’s a list of answers to questions asked in texts during the June 10, 2020 Registrar’s COVID-19 Update webinar with…