Yes, it is typically a lament for the dead.
An elegy poem is a poem that is written on the occasion of or about someone's death.
An elegy poem is a formal poem that mostly reflects death... For example, when a president dies you write a poem about him and his death. It's mostly serious and it doesn't have to rhyme, though if...
It can range from 2-16 lines but stanzas usually average from 4-6 lines.
narrative poem or ballad for the crossword i was doing the answer was narrative <3