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What is the minimum number of hours a resident trainee must work?

  1. 1,500

  2. 2,000

  3. 2,500

  4. 3,000

The correct answer is: 2,000

In North Carolina, a resident trainee in funeral service is required to complete a minimum of 2,000 hours of training. This requirement is established to ensure that trainees gain adequate practical experience and knowledge in various aspects of funeral service, including embalming, arranging funerals, and handling the management side of funeral homes. By stipulating 2,000 hours, the state emphasizes both the importance of hands-on training and the need to understand the ethical and legal duties involved in the profession. Completing this amount of training not only prepares the trainee for the responsibilities they will assume after licensure but also helps to foster professionalism in the field. The other options do not meet the standard set by North Carolina regulations and thus do not provide the necessary foundation for a competent funeral director.