Which term means to give merchandise to an agent to be cared for or sold; the funeral director has merchandise to display but does not pay until it is sold?

• A. Copper deposit
• B. Corner
• C. Corrugated container
• D. Consignment

Answer: (D)

Consignment is a system where the merchandise is given to an agent to display and sell, but ownership remains with the supplier until a sale occurs. For a funeral director, this means items like caskets or urns can be shown to families without paying upfront; when a sale happens, the director remits the agreed amount to the supplier and keeps the remaining proceeds as profit or as a commission. If items don’t sell in the agreed period, they’re typically returned or the agreement adjusted. This arrangement helps the funeral home offer a wider range of products with less tied-up capital while giving the supplier expanded sales exposure. The term does not describe metal deposits, a corner location, or packaging containers.