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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…
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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…
Notice to the Profession
OBIS related questions
Message to Licensees of the BAO Our new IT system is up and running. OBIS is of course new to…
Notice to the Profession
Notice to the Profession: BAO’s OBIS system for licensees and the public is live!
April 30, 2024 The Bereavement Authority of Ontario’s new information system is now online and ready to use. As announced…
Notice to the Profession
Notice to the Profession: BAO’s new information system for licensees and the public launches on April 30
The Bereavement Authority of Ontario’s new information technology system goes live on Tuesday, April 30, providing a modern platform for…
News Article
Welcome to the Bereavement Authority of Ontario’s FAQ for licensees
Here’s a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) that our BAO staff regularly receive in phone calls and emails. Some…
News Article
BAO Progress Report: Implementing recommendations of the Auditor General
The Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO) is hard at work fulfilling its mandate to serve and protect public interest and…