Notice to the Profession
BAO holds its Annual Meeting on September 24, 2024
The Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO) invites you to attend our Annual Meeting taking place virtually at 11:00 a.m. on…
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Beyond – previous issues
Our free quarterly online family magazine now reaches 400,000 people. To read our latest issue, or to subscribe, please click…
Notice to the Consumer, Suspensions/Revocations/Conditions/Discipline/Orders
Notice to the Consumer: Registrar orders Anglican Diocese of Niagara to stop selling burial services
The Anglican Diocese of Niagara has been ordered to immediately stop selling burial services at several cemeteries it operates. Pursuant…
Notice to the Consumer
Notice to the Consumer: Voluntary Termination of Licence – Eirene Cremations Inc.
Eirene Cremations Inc. (Eirene) voluntarily terminated its Transfer Service Licence Class 1 on July 16, 2024. Consumers who have prepaid…
Notice to the Profession
Reminder: Keep a record of your continuing education hours
Licensees are reminded to save certificates or a record of your continuing education courses and/or webinars, as approved by the…
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Policies, Procedures & Guidelines
The Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO) will continue to add to this list of policies, procedures and guidelines as a…
Notice to the Profession
Notice to the Profession: Transparency to consumers on services, products and fees is essential
The Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO) is reminding licensed business operators of their legal obligation to fully list all fees,…
News Article, Notice to the Consumer, Notice to the Profession, Suspensions/Revocations/Conditions/Discipline/Orders
Judge orders $386,000 restitution and house arrest for a former Simcoe funeral establishment owner
A judge has sentenced a former Simcoe funeral director and funeral establishment owner to 12 months house arrest and ordered…