Notice to the Profession
Notice to the Profession: No yearend rush on annual licence renewals
The Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO) has extended Annual Licence Renewal registration for all licensees, as we adjust our database…
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Notice to the Profession
Notice to the Profession: BAO COVID-19 information update
The Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO) continues to provide guidance and information to licensees and families about pandemic restrictions in…
Notice to the Consumer, Suspensions/Revocations/Conditions/Discipline/Orders
Licences revoked: O’Dacre Family Funeral Home and funeral director
Update – Feb. 17, 2021 – John O’Dacre and O’Dacre Family Funeral Home Ltd., of Perth Ontario, have opted not to…
Notice to the Profession
Notice to the Profession: Government consultation – Cemetery Care and Maintenance Funds and Accounts
The BAO is sending this message on behalf of the Government of Ontario. Funeral homes are asked to share this…
Notice to the Profession
Notice to the Profession: New BAO poster on COVID restrictions
Nov. 23 / Revised from posters notice of Nov. 16, 2020 The Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO) has revised its…
Registrar's Directives
Registrar’s Directive: BAO additional restrictions for bereavement sector
Effective Monday, Nov. 23, 2020 The Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO) has introduced additional COVID-19 safety restrictions effective Monday at 12:01…
Notice to the Profession
Notice to the Profession: Don’t use licence renewal portal until notified by BAO
The BAO’s licence renewal portal is currently being updated to accommodate the provincial government’s fee waiver for this renewal period. …
Registrar's Directives
Registrar’s Directive: BAO issues colour code for regional restrictions that licensees and establishments must follow
Effective Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020 The BAO has created a simple colour-code system of regional pandemic restrictions for funeral homes and…