Notice to the Profession
Notice to the Profession: New BAO poster on COVID restrictions
Nov. 23 / Revised from posters notice of Nov. 16, 2020 The Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO) has revised its…
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Registrar's Directives
Registrar’s Directive: BAO additional restrictions for bereavement sector
Effective Monday, Nov. 23, 2020 The Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO) has introduced additional COVID-19 safety restrictions effective Monday at 12:01…
Notice to the Profession
Notice to the Profession: Don’t use licence renewal portal until notified by BAO
The BAO’s licence renewal portal is currently being updated to accommodate the provincial government’s fee waiver for this renewal period. …
Registrar's Directives
Registrar’s Directive: BAO issues colour code for regional restrictions that licensees and establishments must follow
Effective Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020 The BAO has created a simple colour-code system of regional pandemic restrictions for funeral homes and…
Notice to the Profession
Notice to the Profession: Report of Prepaid Funds
Dear Licensee: As a courtesy reminder, you must submit your annual Report of Prepaid Funds (RPF) within three (3) months…
Notice to the Profession
Notice to Funeral & Transfer Service Operators: Public health unit inspections not required for licence renewal this year
In recognition that Ontario public health units are working overtime to protect Ontario citizens during the COVID-19 pandemic, we will…
Notice to the Profession
Notice to the Profession: Don’t use the renewal portal until further notice
Please do not use the BAO’s licence renewal online portal until further notice. The BAO’s licence renewal portal is being…
Notice to the Profession
Notice to the Profession: Licence renewal fees waived
– Applies to all classes of BAO licensees – business and personal licensees Licence renewal fees for all Bereavement Authority…