It is five pointed and this sometimes stands for the five wounds of Christ. The names and dates as well as relationships are engraved on each of the four sides of the base. They are not lost but gone before. The woman leaning on the cross symbolizes repentance as well as faith in the Lord and is commonly thought to be Mary Magdalene. The shroud draped on the cross not only symbolizes mourning, but also the Passion of Christ.
Lilies are a symbol of purity, heavenly bliss and immortality.
The wreath is a symbol of eternity and celebration and stands for the Resurrection as well. The four columns are a symbol of steadfastness, power and honor. Columns also symbolize the connection between heaven and earth. The torches, if that is in fact what they are, stand for eternal life. The three connected circles symbolize the Divine Trinity of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.