The Fairview symbol was designed by Glenn Fretz, who described it in the following way: "First of all, the circular shape is representative of community or brotherhood, a community (in this case age or dependence) and a secure environment. Secondly, the three leaf shapes are indicative of a person's three basic needs - physical, mental and spiritual. Thirdly, the open leaf in the middle can symbolize a flame or the spiritual part of a person. The falling away of one leaf recognizes our mortality and the effects that age has on our bodies, minds and souls. More importantly perhaps, it acknowledges a hope and belief that in death we experience a transition from the physical to the spiritual."