Notice to the Consumer, Registrar's Directives
Registrar’s Directive: Price list disclosure on websites
It has come to the BAO’s attention that some operators are requiring consumers to do certain things prior to allowing…
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Notice to the Profession
Notice to the Profession: Office of the Chief Coroner announces the continuing deployment of its new electronic Case Management System
Notice to the Profession:Office of the Chief Coroner announces the continuing deployment of its new electronic Case Management System, including…
Registrar's Directives
Registrar’s Directive: Capacity limits removed; Physical distancing, mask-wearing requirements remain
Effective July 16, 2021 The BAO is issuing this Registrar’s Directive in alignment with the Government of Ontario’s Step Three…
Registrar's Directives
Reminder: New COVID-19 indoor and outdoor funeral restrictions
*Waterloo is now the only exception Reminder: Effective – Wednesday, June 30, 2021 This Registrar’s Directive sets out the current rules…
Notice to the Profession
Notice to the Profession: Government consultation paper
The BAO is sharing this message from the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services. – La version française suit. ……………………………………………………………. Notification re:…
Registrar's Directives
Registrar’s Directive: New COVID-19 indoor and outdoor funeral restrictions
Effective June 30, 2021 This Registrar’s Directive sets out new rules on attendance at funerals and visitations, in conjunction with…
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Consumer protection messages for families Informing and protecting families, consumers of the bereavement industry, is at the core of the…
Notice to the Profession
Notice: Post your price list, licence, and link to the BAO Consumer Information Guide on your websites
Notice to the Profession: Reminder – Effective July 1, 2021 The BAO is reminding licensees of government regulatory changes coming…