A Future Whitelighter, also known as Whitelighter-to-Be, is a mortal who dedicates their life to helping others and doing tremendous good deeds that ultimately help them earn the right in becoming a Whitelighter upon death. Once they die, the Elders offer the one the opportunity to become a Whitelighter and continue helping people or move on to the afterlife. While most are destined to become whitelighters, some can earn this reward by doing a greatly good deed such as sacrificing their lives for the sake of the world, as was what happened for Kyle Brody.