The government is expanding a new service to help parents register their child’s birth and get a birth certificate and Social Insurance Number, all in one step.  The online service will be expanded across Ontario over the next two years.   

Minister Ted McMeekin tours the paediatric intensive care unit at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton after announcing the newborn registration service is being expanded on January 25, 2008.

A few things you should know:

• Making funeral and cemetery arrangements in advance can make things easier for loved ones at a very emotional and difficult time.
• Discuss your wishes and decisions with loved ones ahead of time, and remember, prearranging does not require prepaying.
• If you do prepay, insist on a receipt for the monies held in trust or a copy of the insurance policy you purchased.
• Ask for a price list and be sure to get a copy of the contract for anything you buy.
• Read the contract carefully to know exactly what you have paid for.
• Prearrange and prepay only with licensed providers.

Who to contact for assistance:

For funeral homes and transfer services contact the Board of Funeral Services at www.funeralboard.com or call toll free 1-800-387-4458.

For cemeteries and crematoriums contact the Consumer Services Bureau at www.mgs.gov.on.ca or call toll free 1-800-889-9768.

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