Registrar's Directives
Registrar’s Directive: COVID colour chart returns; adjustments to MEDR
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
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
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
Prices for services and products vary greatly across Ontario and within communities at funeral homes, cemeteries and crematoriums. The Bereavement…
Notice to the Profession
Notice to the Profession: Message from Trillium Gift of Life Network
The BAO is sharing the following message with you from the Trillium Gift of Life Network. …………………………………….. This is to…
News Article
Tips on ensuring swift transfer of deceased patients
This article was provided by the BAO to the Ontario Hospital Association (OHA) to share with hospitals. – Two of…
News Article
Bereavement authority COVID-19 measures help ease pressure on hospitals
This article was provided by the BAO to the Ontario Hospital Association (OHA) to share with hospitals. – One of…
Registrar's Directives
Registrar’s Directive: Modified Expedited Death Response Plan
Effective immediately The CEO/Registrar of the Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO) is introducing a Modified Expedited Death Response (MEDR) Plan…