Q> How does a #cemetery pay for maintenance after it's full and/or stops selling? A> Cemetery operators are required to put money aside from sales in a Care and Maintenance Fund. This trust fund helps ensure long-term upkeep. Learn more about the fund on P5, 13 & 15 of the Bereavement Authority of Ontario's free #Consumer Information Guide. https://lnkd.in/gETx8xj
Bereavement Authority of Ontario
Law Enforcement
Toronto, Ontario 1,126 followers
Overseeing death care in Ontario
About us
The Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO) is a government delegated authority and not-for-profit corporation administering provisions of the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002 (FBCSA) on behalf of the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery. Responsible for protection of the public interest, the BAO regulates, ensures compliance with the law, provides resources and services to licensed: -Funeral establishment operators, directors and preplanners; -Cemetery, crematorium and alternative disposition operators; -Transfer service operators; and -Bereavement sector sales representatives across Ontario. The BAO is wholly funded by licensee fees (not tax dollars).
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https://www.thebao.ca
External link for Bereavement Authority of Ontario
- Industry
- Law Enforcement
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Toronto, Ontario
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2016
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100 Sheppard Avenue East
Suite 505
Toronto, Ontario M2N 6N5, CA
Employees at Bereavement Authority of Ontario
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The year 2024 streamed by at pace with a string of accomplishments in place for consumers, and the continued commitment of professionals licensed by the Bereavement Authority of Ontario. Read about more inspections, new IT system, greater rigour in financial compliance, licensing, and #ConsumerProtection actions in our #YearInReview. https://lnkd.in/g2mfkbH5
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The Bereavement Authority of Ontario thanks #consumers, licensees, staff, board, and government partners for making us a better regulator in 2024. Read the #yearend messages of BAO Board Chair Leith Coghlin and CEO/Registrar Jim Cassimatis, who thank all for their focused work, questions, and collaboration. The BAO wishes you and your family #HappyHolidays and the best in 2025! https://lnkd.in/gf29Vrb9
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Q> My #Father (or #Mother) has #died - what do I need to do? A> One of the first things to determine is who has the authority to decide what will happen to the body of the deceased. Read P6-8 of our free #Consumer Information Guide. https://lnkd.in/gETx8xj
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Got questions about #death care services? The Bereavement Authority of Ontario has answers for you and your #family. https://lnkd.in/gsU3qNYp
Is my prepaid funeral money safe? What is a green burial? Where can my mom or dad's ashes be scattered? - Issuu
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The BAO’s free #Consumer Information Guide tells you about your #Family's options regarding #Funeral #Burial #Cremation and #Hydrolysis services. https://lnkd.in/gETx8xj
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John Ross, of Niagara, came to the fore during the #WarOf1812. His fame lay not in his military prowess, but in his construction of the casket for war hero Major-General Isaac Brock. Learn more about Ross' contribution to #CanadianHistory in our Beyond magazine article. https://lnkd.in/gz6FB4tJ
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Did you know? #Funeral services can be prearranged at no upfront cost, or prepaid. Read P17-22 of our free Bereavement Authority of Ontario #Consumer Information Guide for more information. https://lnkd.in/gETx8xj
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Q> Is my prepaid #funeral services #money safe? A> Yes, it is. Learn more on P11 of the Bereavement Authority of Ontario's Beyond magazine in our new FAQ series, including where you may scatter #cremated human remains. https://lnkd.in/gsU3qNYp
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The Bereavement Authority of Ontario regulates 9,600 businesses and professionals in the #death care services sector. Our role centres on #ConsumerProtection information and actions for #grieving #families. Such actions are rare in the profession, but are necessary. Learn more in our Beyond magazine. https://lnkd.in/gZRcC4pB
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