To put it delicately, she has passed away. A couple of ideas spring to mind. You could, of course, simply throw an old drop-cloth over the top of her and let it go at that. If your conscience doesn t prod you, surely your desire to show off your superior breeding and impeccable taste in front of the rest of your family members will. Thus, I would suggest making a visit to the linen closet.
Antique linens make splendid emergency shrouds.
You have a sensational conversation piece for your library. But I digress. In the case of Great-Aunt Edna, no winding is required. Drape the cloth casually over her body, allowing the natural softness of the cloth to create folds over the irregular contours. Depending on how the old gal is positioned, you might then consider placing a handmade pine wreath atop her head or torso area and adding a few colored tapers or glass tree ornaments to complete the effect.