A man excommunicated from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for publicly criticizing church policies says he has been told he cannot give eulogies at his parents' funerals when they die, according to LADbible. The outlet reports the restriction is part of the consequences of his excommunication, which bars him from participating in church ordinances and speaking in official church settings.

The man, whose parents remain active members, says the policy forces a painful choice between honoring his parents and the cost of speaking out. Church policy typically restricts excommunicated members from holding callings, taking the sacrament, or speaking in meetings, though funeral participation policies can vary by local leadership.

The story has drawn attention to the personal and family costs of disciplinary action in high-control religious communities.