Formal settings:
* Funeral services: A classic place to read an elegy, often by a close friend or family member.
* Memorial services: Similar to funerals, but potentially broader in scope.
* Public readings: Sometimes a poem of this nature is read at a public event, like a literary festival or a memorial dedicated to a prominent figure.
Informal settings:
* Private gatherings: Friends and family might gather to share memories and read an elegy privately.
* Shared online: Elegies can be shared on social media platforms, websites, or blogs as a tribute to someone who has passed away.
* Published in literary journals: Elegies can be submitted to literary journals for publication.
The context for reading an elegy is often determined by the specific poem and the relationship between the reader and the deceased.