BAO EXAM STUDY GUIDE JURIS. UPDATED ACTUAL Questions And Correct
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Terms in this set (136)
What is a burial site? Land containing human remains that is not a cemetery.
What are Bylaws? Rules under which the cemetery or crematorium is operated.
What is a cemetery? Land that, in the prescribed circumstances, has been otherwise set aside for the
interment of human remains.
What is a columbarian? A structure designed for the purpose of interring cremated human remains in
niches or compartments.
What is a crematorium? A building that is fitted with appliances for the purpose of cremating human
remains
What does embalm mean? To preserve and disinfect all or part of a dead human body by any means other
than by refrigeration, but does not include religious rites relating to the washing
of a body
What is an interment rights holder? The person who holds the interment rights with respect to a lot whether the
person be the purchaser of the rights.
What are licensed supplies? Caskets and markers and any other supplies that are sold by a person licensed
under this Act.
What is a mausoleum? A structure, other than a columbarium, used as a place for the interment of human
remains in tombs, crypts or compartments.
What is the structure of the BAO? - The CEO/Registrar- and a 10-member Board of Directors who provide
clarification and recommendation
What makes up that board of directors? -Four directors selected based on their skills and governance experience (can
have no direct interest in the bereavement sector) that will serve a 1-, 2- or 3-year
term-Three appointed directors who are selected and appointed by the Minister
of Government and Consumer Services, for terms determined by the minister-
Three elected directors who are also the chairs of the 3 advisory committees.
What are the 3 advisory committees? Funeral and Transfer Services Advisory Committee-Cemetery, Crematorium,
Municipal Advisory Committee-Faith-Based Advisory Committee
, What makes up the Funeral and Transfer Services 7 funeral directors or funeral establishment operators who are licensed in good
Advisory Committee? standing.
At least 1 from a small population (1000-29,999)
2 from a medium population (30,000-99,999)
1 from a large population (100,000+)
1 transfer service operator, licensed in good standing
1 consumer representative (from a recognized consumer organization or with
interest and expertise in consumer protection in the bereavement sector).
What makes up the Cemetery, Crematorium, Municipal 6 cemetery operators.
Advisory Committee? 1 from a not-for-profit
1 commercial
2 religious
2 municipally owned/operated, each representing different populations
2 crematorium operators
1 consumer representative (from a recognized consumer organization or with
interest or expertise in consumer protection in the bereavement industry).
What makes up the Faith-Based Advisory Committee? Anglican, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim, Orthodox Christian, Roman Catholic, Sikh, United,
One faith or belief group not mentioned.
Can the registrar be a director? No.
Can a person operate a cemetery, or hold themself out as No.
the operator of a cemetery without being licensed to do
so?
Who can sell or offer to sell interment rights, scattering The person who holds a prescribed licence and is acting on behalf of a cemetery
rights or cemetery services to the public? operator.
Who can operate a funeral establishment? The person who is licensed to do so.
Where is a license not required with respect to rites and A place of worship.
services?
Who can operate a transfer service? The person that is licensed as a transfer service operator or a funeral
establishment operator.
What would make you not entitled to hold a license? The person is in contravention of this Act or the regulations. The applicant must
not b a corporation.
Can the registrar refuse to issue a license? The registrar may refuse to renew a licence or may suspend or revoke a licence if
of the opinion that the licensee is not entitled to a licence under section 14 or the
licensee is in breach of a condition of the licence
The registrar shall notify an applicant or licensee in Refuse to issue or renew a licence,
writing if he or she proposes to? suspend or revoke a licence; or
(apply conditions to a licence or renewal of a licence to which the applicant or
licensee has not consented.
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Terms in this set (136)
What is a burial site? Land containing human remains that is not a cemetery.
What are Bylaws? Rules under which the cemetery or crematorium is operated.
What is a cemetery? Land that, in the prescribed circumstances, has been otherwise set aside for the
interment of human remains.
What is a columbarian? A structure designed for the purpose of interring cremated human remains in
niches or compartments.
What is a crematorium? A building that is fitted with appliances for the purpose of cremating human
remains
What does embalm mean? To preserve and disinfect all or part of a dead human body by any means other
than by refrigeration, but does not include religious rites relating to the washing
of a body
What is an interment rights holder? The person who holds the interment rights with respect to a lot whether the
person be the purchaser of the rights.
What are licensed supplies? Caskets and markers and any other supplies that are sold by a person licensed
under this Act.
What is a mausoleum? A structure, other than a columbarium, used as a place for the interment of human
remains in tombs, crypts or compartments.
What is the structure of the BAO? - The CEO/Registrar- and a 10-member Board of Directors who provide
clarification and recommendation
What makes up that board of directors? -Four directors selected based on their skills and governance experience (can
have no direct interest in the bereavement sector) that will serve a 1-, 2- or 3-year
term-Three appointed directors who are selected and appointed by the Minister
of Government and Consumer Services, for terms determined by the minister-
Three elected directors who are also the chairs of the 3 advisory committees.
What are the 3 advisory committees? Funeral and Transfer Services Advisory Committee-Cemetery, Crematorium,
Municipal Advisory Committee-Faith-Based Advisory Committee
, What makes up the Funeral and Transfer Services 7 funeral directors or funeral establishment operators who are licensed in good
Advisory Committee? standing.
At least 1 from a small population (1000-29,999)
2 from a medium population (30,000-99,999)
1 from a large population (100,000+)
1 transfer service operator, licensed in good standing
1 consumer representative (from a recognized consumer organization or with
interest and expertise in consumer protection in the bereavement sector).
What makes up the Cemetery, Crematorium, Municipal 6 cemetery operators.
Advisory Committee? 1 from a not-for-profit
1 commercial
2 religious
2 municipally owned/operated, each representing different populations
2 crematorium operators
1 consumer representative (from a recognized consumer organization or with
interest or expertise in consumer protection in the bereavement industry).
What makes up the Faith-Based Advisory Committee? Anglican, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim, Orthodox Christian, Roman Catholic, Sikh, United,
One faith or belief group not mentioned.
Can the registrar be a director? No.
Can a person operate a cemetery, or hold themself out as No.
the operator of a cemetery without being licensed to do
so?
Who can sell or offer to sell interment rights, scattering The person who holds a prescribed licence and is acting on behalf of a cemetery
rights or cemetery services to the public? operator.
Who can operate a funeral establishment? The person who is licensed to do so.
Where is a license not required with respect to rites and A place of worship.
services?
Who can operate a transfer service? The person that is licensed as a transfer service operator or a funeral
establishment operator.
What would make you not entitled to hold a license? The person is in contravention of this Act or the regulations. The applicant must
not b a corporation.
Can the registrar refuse to issue a license? The registrar may refuse to renew a licence or may suspend or revoke a licence if
of the opinion that the licensee is not entitled to a licence under section 14 or the
licensee is in breach of a condition of the licence
The registrar shall notify an applicant or licensee in Refuse to issue or renew a licence,
writing if he or she proposes to? suspend or revoke a licence; or
(apply conditions to a licence or renewal of a licence to which the applicant or
licensee has not consented.
