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…
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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June 15, 2020 The Registrar’s Directives regarding witnessing and scheduled holds of cremations are rescinded effective immediately.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…
Registrar's Directives
Registrar’s Directive: Drive-Thru Visitations
Effective today, June 10, 2020 The creativity of licensees is something the bereavement sector can be proud of during this…
Registrar's Directives
Directive du registraire: Visites en voiture
(Drive-Thru Directive) En vigueur aujourd’hui, le 10 juin 2020 La créativité des titulaires de permis est une chose dont le secteur des…
Registrar's Directives
10 is still the max
June 9, 2020 All COVID-19 restrictions and BAO Registrar’s Directives remain in place, until further notice. The maximum number of…