The Corpse Candle is a small ball of light which is said to be an omen right before death of a close relative.
They would usually trace the path at the funeral which the corpse would travel down on the way to be buried. Also, they are said to travel around graveyards and swamps.
A small blue light would indicate a young child/ youth was to die.
A large red light would indicate an adult male was to die.
A mild blue light would indicate a small infant was to die.
A large white light would indicate an adult woman was to die.
Also, two white orbs that vary in size may indicate that a mother and her unborn child were to die.