Don Budd

Regional Partner

(260) 403-8966

Don Budd had spent over 30 plus years in the banking arena where his focus was on Trust Administration and Investing. When Don left the banking profession in 2022, his wife (Dianna Budd-lFPA Director of Training and Advance Planning Advisor) suggested that he use his excellent people skills in the advance funeral planning arena. She said with these skills and the experiences you have accumulated over the many years of serving your trusted clients and families, you would be an excellent advance planning advisor. In addition, Don has benefited from witnessing Dianna’s 30 plus years as a very successful advisor, which has set him up to take on this rewarding opportunity.



In mid-2022 Don joined Lemley Funeral Home and Crematory in Oneonta, AL as their Family Services Coordinator focusing on helping families complete their essential planning, which includes their funeral arrangements in advance. Don is still helping the families in Oneonta to provide peace of mind that their wishes will be carried out and the burden upon family members will be greatly minimized with them completing their essential planning.

Don enjoys working with funeral homes and their advance planning advisors who have the passion to assist families complete their essential planning. This results in “peace of mind” for the families they serve.

Outside of their professional endeavors, Don and Dianna enjoy visiting their 2 adult married children who reside in Texas. They also love to relax and boat on Lewis Smith Lake where they just built their family lake retreat and new home.