Bereavement Authority of Ontario / The BAO.ca

Q> What is a Care and Maintenance Fund? A> It is a trust fund that helps ensure the long-term upkeep of a #Cemetery, while it has sales of its services and products and after it no longer has sales. Learn more from the @BAOntario: thebao.ca/calculator/

The @BAOntario works for you and your #Family as a #ConsumerProtection regulator of the death care sector. We provide public information, oversight of and guidance to the licensed professionals who serve you in times of grief. Learn more about us here thebao.ca

The @BAOntario offers its free #Consumer Information Guide, on you and your #Family's rights and death care service options, in 10 languages -- plus in audio form in English and French. thebao.ca/for-consumers/…

Unfortunately, #Death doesn't take a holiday. If any of your #Family or friends have suffered a loss of a loved one recently, please share our free @BAOntario #Consumer Information Guide to help them know their death care options. thebao.ca/for-consumers/…

The @BAOntario offers its free #Consumer Information Guide - Overview in 10 languages. The overview answers common questions from #Families about #Funerals #Burials #Cremations and #AlkalineHydrolysis. thebao.ca/condensed-cons…

Q> What options do I have in the final disposition of my body? A> Your options are #Burial #Cremation #AlkalineHydrolysis, in addition to #Funeral services. Learn more in the Bereavement Authority of Ontario's free #Consumer Information Guide. thebao.ca/for-consumers/…

Considering #Death care arrangements -- your own or a #Family member's -- is hard for many people. The @BAOntario makes taking that first step easier. Read our free #Consumer Information Guide about your options and rights to get started. thebao.ca/for-consumers/…

Did you know? #Death care businesses are licensed by a regulator, which ensures they follow the law. The @BAOntario is the government-delegated regulator of business operators and professionals serving your #Family. thebao.ca

The @BAOntario enhances #ConsumerProtection by providing information to #Families. The free 2-page version of our information guide is available at #FuneralHomes and licensed professional death care facilities. It's available online in 10 languages. thebao.ca/condensed-cons…

We provide valuable, authoritative and free #Consumer information to #Families on your options and rights in #Death care services provided by #FuneralHomes #Cemeteries #Crematoriums and #AlkalineHydrolysis facilities. Learn more at thebao.ca/for-consumers/…

The @BAOntario works for you and your #Family as a #ConsumerProtection, not-for-profit organization. We do that by making sure #Death care businesses and licensed #Professionals follow the law, and provide them with guidance. Learn more about us at thebao.ca

Have a look at our @BAOntario #Consumer Information Guide. It will help your #Family make informed decisions for #Funeral #Burial #Cremation and #AlkalineHydrolysis services. thebao.ca/for-consumers/…

#Thefts at #cemeteries are unfortunately not new, as you can read on pages 10-13 of the @BAOntario's free magazine, Beyond. Learn what to do if this ever happens to your #family and what licensed cemeteries do to help families, starting on page six. thebao.ca/beyond-bao-mag…

The @BAOntario's #free #consumer magazine informs you on: Recent #cemetery thefts & what to do if this happens to your #family; #Life well lived; #History of the rare honour of #church #burials. thebao.ca/beyond-bao-mag…

Q> What is a #vault that a #deceased person may be placed within? A> A vault is a secondary protective container in which human remains may be placed. Learn more about vaults and other terms on P5 of the @BAOntario #Consumer Information Guide. thebao.ca/for-consumers/…

The @BAOntario's free #Consumer Information Guide is available for you and your #Family to learn about your options regarding #Funeral #Burial #Cremation and #AlkalineHydrolysis services. thebao.ca/for-consumers/…

Q> Where should I go for #Funeral and #Death death care services? A> Read our chart of who provides various services on P8 of our free #Consumer Information Guide. thebao.ca/for-consumers/…

#Consumer Alert -- The @BAOntario is advising #Families and licensed professionals to be aware of thefts and damage to #Cemeteries in #Norfolk County. Other cemeteries may be affected. thebao.ca/notice-to-cons…

Read our @BAOntario Annual Report to see how we are putting #grieving #families first in our #inspections, #financial compliance, #licensing and #legal work to protect and inform #consumers in changing times. thebao.ca/corporate-repo…

The @BAOntario provides guidance to professionals we license, including smaller #Cemeteries - often run by #Volunteers. There's a lot to know, including the Care & Maintenance Fund, which ensures cemeteries are accessible for #Families - forever. thebao.ca/notice-to-the-…