If people are vaccinated - Funeral homes have the option to remove COVID-19 attendance limits and distancing requirements

As of Oct. 25, funeral homes can choose to be exempt from the COVID-19 twometre physical distancing and capacity requirements if they opt to require proof of full vaccination for all people attending funeral services.

Funeral home operators, who are licensed by the Bereavement Authority of Ontario, can choose to remove the distancing requirement and capacity limits at their premises, or any location where a funeral service is held, only if these conditions are met:

• All patrons must provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and identification prior to entering

• Signs must be posted at all entrances to the premises, in a location clearly visible to attendees, informing them that proof of vaccination is required in order to enter the location

Still required are:

• Wearing a mask or face covering

• Logging of attendees by funeral homes for contact tracing and passive screening (meaning they’ll have COVID signs at the entrance for guests to selfassess)

If not participating in this option, funeral homes must apply the COVID capacity limits, physical distancing requirements and all other pandemic measures. Visit TheBAO.ca to read the latest COVID directives and notices.