Cremation, Interment and Funeral Services Legislation

Cremation, Interment and Funeral Services Legislation news

Business Practices & Consumer Protection Act
In July of 2004, the BC government enacted three new pieces of consumer protection legislation which replace a number of outdated & disparate consumer protection laws. The new Business Practices & Consumer Protection Act, Cremation, Interment and Funeral Services Act and Business Practices and Consumer Protection Authority Act are a harmonized set of statutes and delegate administration of consumer protection to the Business Practices and Consumer Protection Authority.

Cremation, Interment & Funeral Services Act
Comprehensive legislation that governs British Columbia Cemeteries, Crematoriums and Funeral Service Providers.

Cremation, Interment & Funeral Services Regulation
The Regulation that is pursuant to the Cremation, Interment & Funeral Services Act.

Consumer Protection British Columbia

Consumer Protection BC (formerly the Business Practices and Consumer Protection Authority) mandate is to enforce consumer protection laws in BC. 

Find A Licensed Funeral Home, Cemetery or Crematorium

Search the data base to find a licensed funeral home, cemetery, crematorium.

BC Laws – Statutes and Regulations

BC Laws provides free public access to the current laws of British Columbia.

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