After municipal approval, which entity must consent to establish, alter, or expand a cemetery?

• A. The Registrar.
• B. The Director.
• C. Ontario Land Tribunal.
• D. Municipal Council.

Answer: (A)

The provincial consent comes from the Registrar. After a municipality approves a cemetery project locally, the Registrar must grant consent to establish, alter, or expand the cemetery to ensure the proposal meets the requirements of the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act and related regulations. The Registrar’s role is to review and authorize provincial approval, tying the project to the province’s standards and registration framework. The Director administers and enforces the act, but the specific consent for establishment is the Registrar’s. The Ontario Land Tribunal handles appeals, and Municipal Council provides local approval, but it does not substitute for the Registrar’s consent.