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Welcome to the Bereavement Authority of Ontario’s FAQ for families/consumers
Here’s a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) that our BAO staff regularly receive in phone calls and emails. Many…
Notice to the Consumer, Suspensions/Revocations/Conditions/Discipline/Orders
Passfield Mortuary Services Inc. business licence suspended
Nov. 6, 2024 – UpdatesThe operator licence of Passfield Mortuary Services Inc., in St. Catharines, has been revoked. The Bereavement…
Notice to the Profession
Notice to the Profession: Joint memo from Chief Coroner for Ontario and BAO CEO/Registrar
Process for Cremations of Unclaimed Deceased Persons / Warrant to Bury the Body of a Deceased Person The Bereavement Authority of…
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Notice to the Profession: Ontario Supporting Grieving Families of Stillborn Children
New commemorative document, elimination of fees and simplified application providing support during a difficult time — Government of Ontario news…
Notice to the Profession
Notice to the Profession: Contact the BAO in case of disruptive actions
By Jim Cassimatis, CEO/Registrar, BAO All bereavement facilities should remain peaceful places for families of all faiths, races, and cultures…
Notice to the Profession
Notice to personal licensees & FE/TS operators who haven’t set up their accounts on the BAO Licensee Portal
IMPORTANT REMINDER:Please set up your licensee accounts on BAO Licensee Portal To: personal licensees, funeral establishment (FE) and transfer service…
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Licence of funeral director revoked following concerns with conduct
The Registrar, Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002, has carried out his Notice of Proposal to revoke the licence…