News Article
Beyond magazine provides guidance on what to do if your loved one’s grave plaque is stolen
The autumn edition of the Bereavement Authority of Ontario’s (BAO) consumer magazine provides guidance on what families can do if…
Recent News
Notice to the Consumer, Suspensions/Revocations/Conditions/Discipline/Orders
Registrar issues Notice of Proposal to Revoke the licence of a transfer service in Richmond Hill
Updated Dec. 2, 2025 The appeal of the Notice of Proposal to Revoke the licences has been withdrawn. The Registrar…
Notice to the Consumer, Suspensions/Revocations/Conditions/Discipline/Orders
Registrar orders cemetery in Bright to cease selling and offering to sell licensed supplies and/or services
June 10, 2026 – Update: The Registrar, Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002, has rescinded the cease order applied…
News Article, Notice to the Consumer, Notice to the Profession
Notice to Consumers and Professionals: Thefts of bronze, metals, and damage to columbariums at several southwestern Ontario cemeteries
— Posted August 26, 2025 / Updated August 27, 2025 — The Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO) is advising families…
News Article
BAO Annual Meeting to be held Sept. 25
The Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO) invites you to attend our Annual Meeting: Date: September 25, 2025Time: 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.Location: Microsoft…
Notice to the Profession
Notice to the Profession: BAO provides guidance to cemeteries on the Care and Maintenance Fund
Helpful information The Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO) is providing this notice to you as a guidance document for required…
Notice to the Profession
Licensee FAQ
Welcome to the Bereavement Authority of Ontario’s FAQ for licensees Here’s a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) that our…
News Article, Notice to the Consumer
Family/Consumer FAQ
Welcome to the Bereavement Authority of Ontario’s FAQ for families/consumers Here’s a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) that our…