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Notice to the Consumer, Notice to the Profession

Notice: Call for Nominations for Discipline and Appeal Committees

23 Feb 2021
The Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO) is accepting applications for two new committees.  In accordance with the provincial government’s Discipline and…
Notice to the Consumer

Notice to the Consumer: Beware of online obituary ‘piracy’

17 Feb 2021
The Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO) is warning families/consumers to be wary of websites hosting obituaries or death notices and…
Notice to the Profession

Reminder and quick instructions: Cemetery Crematorium Hydrolysis Operators can now submit their ALR Form 1 and 2 online

12 Feb 2021
The BAO is offering quick and easy video instructions to go with our new online renewal and care and maintenance…
Registrar's Directives

Registrar’s Directive: Authorization for Stages 2-4 Archaeological Fieldwork

12 Feb 2021
Registrar’s Directive:  Authorization for Stages 2-4 Archaeological Fieldwork (Assessments and Investigations) on Cemetery Lands (updated as of Feb. 12, 2021)…
Registrar's Directives

Registrar’s Directive: COVID colour chart returns; adjustments to MEDR

9 Feb 2021
Effective Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021 – **With revised BAO Chart – effective March 15, 2021 Changing provincial rules to address…
Notice to the Profession

Notice: Cemetery, crematorium and hydrolysis operators can now submit their ALR Form 1 & 2 online

2 Feb 2021
We are pleased to announce the launch of our new online renewal and care and maintenance reporting for cemetery, crematorium…
Notice to the Profession

Notice to the Profession: Personal Licences Can Be Renewed Now

29 Jan 2021
The Bereavement Authority of Ontario’s web portal is now open to renew your personal licence. Please click here now to renew your licence. We…
Notice to the Consumer

Advice for Consumers: Shop around – Prices of services can vary greatly

26 Jan 2021
Prices for services and products vary greatly across Ontario and within communities at funeral homes, cemeteries and crematoriums. The Bereavement…
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