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Bereavement Authority of Ontario

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Record #: MET0702 Last Modified: 04 Sep 2020 Last Full Update: 20 Apr 2020
Contact Details
Office Phone 647-483-2645
Toll Free Phone 1-844-493-6356
Fax 647-748-2645
E-Mail info@thebao.ca
Website thebao.ca
Primary Executive Carey Smith, Registrar
Site Details
Areas Served Ontario
Boundaries Ontario
Located In Community North York Central
Address & Map
100 Sheppard Ave E, Suite 505
Toronto, ON M2N 6N5
 
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Intersection Yonge St and Sheppard Ave E
Service and Access Details
Description (Service) Regulates funeral, transfer service, cemetery and crematorium sectors * inspects and licenses funeral establishments, transfer services, cemeteries and crematoriums * regulates licensing of cemetery and crematorium operators, cemetery and crematorium sales representatives, funeral directors and preplanners, and transfer service operators and sales representatives * receives and investigates complaints * Find a Provider service and Consumer Information Guide available online * inspects trust funds for prepaid funerals * administers provisions of the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act on behalf of Ontario Ministry of Government and Consumer Services
Hours Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Eligibility Open to all
Application Call, email or visit website * complaint form available online
Languages English ; French
Physical Access Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Easy access to elevator ; Underground parking and limited street parking on Kenneth Ave
Other Details
Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Service Categories Cemetery Complaints ; Directory/Resource List Publication ~ Death and Dying Issues ; Funeral Director Complaints ; Occupational/Professional Licensing and Certification ~ Funeral Directors/Mortuary Service Personnel ; Provincial/Territorial Government Departments ~ Death and Dying Issues