How is this different from Laurel Rest?

The wreath is larger and holds more of the cover, and the frame sits further from the portrait. Laurel Rest is the quieter of the two. Same palette, noticeably different presence — worth comparing the previews directly.

Does the laurel mean anything specific?

It is read as honour and remembrance, going back to classical use rather than to any church tradition. That is why it sits comfortably at both religious and secular services.

Yes, better than most. The wreath is drawn in solid strokes at a size that survives reproduction, unlike the filigree and engraved designs which need a real print.

Laurel Wreath

A laurel wreath framing the name — honour, peace, remembrance.

In Loving Memory of

Deacon Charles E. Williams

Sunrise 4 June 1951 · Sunset 20 July 2026

Saturday, 1 August 2026 · 11:00 · St Andrew’s Methodist Church, Durban

Order of Service

Officiant: Rev. Dr C. A. Brown

Processional

Opening Selection

Prayer

Scripture — Old Testament

Scripture — New Testament

Reflections — Family & Friends (2 minutes please)

Reading of Resolutions & Acknowledgements

Reading of the Obituary

Selection

Eulogy

Recessional

Life Story

Charles Earl Williams was born on 4 June 1951 in Durban, the third of five children. He gave forty-two years of faithful service to St Andrew’s, where his baritone anchored the men’s chorus and his Sunday lunches anchored the summer.

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 51 years, Dorothy; children Marcus and Angela; and six grandchildren who called him “Oupa”.

Family

WifeDorothy Williams

ChildrenMarcus Williams, Angela Carter

GrandchildrenSix grandchildren

Pallbearers

M. Williams · D. Carter · R. Johnson · T. Brooks · L. Green · C. Harris

Acknowledgements

The family of Deacon Williams gratefully acknowledges every act of kindness, every prayer, and every warm word shared during our time of bereavement. Your love carries us.

Printing this design

A pale green wash with a laurel drawn at a larger scale than Laurel Rest — solid strokes that survive photocopying where finer work would not. Low ink coverage and no banding risk. Reliable across printer types, which makes it a practical choice for a large or uncertain print run.

Choosing the photograph

The circular crop removes the corners, so centre the face. The wreath sits with more presence on this cover than on Laurel Rest, so a simple photograph works better than a busy one — the ornament is already doing work.

Questions about Laurel Wreath

How is this different from Laurel Rest?: The wreath is larger and holds more of the cover, and the frame sits further from the portrait. Laurel Rest is the quieter of the two. Same palette, noticeably different presence — worth comparing the previews directly.
Does the laurel mean anything specific?: It is read as honour and remembrance, going back to classical use rather than to any church tradition. That is why it sits comfortably at both religious and secular services.
Will it photocopy?: Yes, better than most. The wreath is drawn in solid strokes at a size that survives reproduction, unlike the filigree and engraved designs which need a real print.