Does this work for a religious service?

Yes. There is nothing secular about warmth, and the design carries no imagery either way. It is chosen for tone rather than theology — families pick it when the day should feel like gratitude rather than solemnity.

Will the gradient band on a laser printer?

It can, on older office lasers — you get visible steps rather than a smooth fade. Inkjets handle it better. If the proof shows banding and the shop cannot improve it, Eucalyptus or Blush give a similar warmth with far less gradient to go wrong.

Is it too bright for a funeral?

For some families, yes, and that is worth knowing before printing. It reads as a celebration of life rather than a mourning service. If there is any doubt in the family, look at Linen or Dove & Light instead.

Sunset Sky

A golden-hour sky for a warm farewell.

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

The amber-to-rose cover carries real colour across the top two-thirds, so it needs a colour printer to make any sense at all — in mono it collapses to flat grey bands and loses the entire idea. Coverage is lighter than the dark covers, so the cost sits in the middle. Inkjet printers render the gradient more smoothly than office lasers, which sometimes band it.

Choosing the photograph

The circular crop cuts the corners away, so the face must be central and nothing important can live at the edges. Group photographs do not survive it. A warm, informal picture suits the design far better than a formal portrait — this is the design for the person who was photographed laughing.

Questions about Sunset Sky

Does this work for a religious service?: Yes. There is nothing secular about warmth, and the design carries no imagery either way. It is chosen for tone rather than theology — families pick it when the day should feel like gratitude rather than solemnity.
Will the gradient band on a laser printer?: It can, on older office lasers — you get visible steps rather than a smooth fade. Inkjets handle it better. If the proof shows banding and the shop cannot improve it, Eucalyptus or Blush give a similar warmth with far less gradient to go wrong.
Is it too bright for a funeral?: For some families, yes, and that is worth knowing before printing. It reads as a celebration of life rather than a mourning service. If there is any doubt in the family, look at Linen or Dove & Light instead.