EMD deposit. from end buyer; wholesale, send to title or cash?

[Matt Berklacy]

Do you prefer end buyer to send his/her earnest money (for accepting your assignment of contract), to the title company directly, to hold escrow, as better practice of business? (as opposed to say, giving it to you or mailing it to you, your home, to cash)

i feel awkward asking it sent to me, (though i do clarify its non refundable; except for any title lien issue, etc)