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Providing consumer protection to grieving families
How can grieving families be protected from upselling of services or products and over-spending at a vulnerable time? The answer…
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Notice to the Profession
City of Toronto message – Re. Proof of Deaths Certificates and Invoices
The City of Toronto has asked the BAO to share this information, which will be of interest to licensees in many…
News Article, Notice to the Profession
BAO’s consumer protection goes Beyond
Authority launches magazine The Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO) has launched its consumer protection magazine providing valuable information to grieving…
Registrar's Directives
Registrar’s Directive: Funeral services attendance
Registrar’s Directive: Funeral services– Maximum of 15% to max of 50 attendees indoors – 2 metres distancing to max of 50 attendees outdoors Effective Friday,…
Notice to the Profession
Notice reminder: Cemetery attendance is restricted to 10-max for funeral services only
– Cemetery attendance is restricted to 10-max forfuneral services only – The restriction for non-funeral cemetery visits isone household plus…
Notice to the Profession
Notice to the Profession: Registrar’s Max-10 Directive still in effect
The Registrar’s Max-10 Directive remains in effect. Today, the Premier announced the extension of the Government of Ontario’s Stay-at-Home order. …
Notice to the Profession
Reminder to the Profession: Link to BAO Consumer Information Guide
Licensees are reminded to link to the Bereavement Authority of Ontario’s Consumer Information Guide on your websites. The BAO Consumer…
Notice to the Profession
Notice: OCC announces electronic warrants Toronto East West
Notice to the Profession: Message from OCC –Office of the Chief Coroner announces new Case Management System including electronic warrants…