Lattice modifiers can be added quickly, and lattice control can be added by selecting a block in edit mode.
Usage
3DView -> Context Menu -> LatticeHelper
Entirety
All selected objects as a single entity
Bounding Box
Use the bounding box of each selected object as a separate lattice
Selection Block (Edit Mode)
Add a lattice for each selected block as a separate region within edit mode
Entire Block (Edit Mode)
Add a lattice for all selected blocks within edit mode as a single region