Abstract: An air scrubber apparatus which purifies foul air produced during an embalming, an autopsy or the like carried out on a work table disposed in a room. This scrubber apparatus comprises a housing positioned above the work table and defining a central compartment provided with a bottom opening, and first and second longitudinal, side compartments adjacent the central compartment and provided with end outlets to the room. An air filter is positioned over the bottom opening of the central compartment and comprises a filtering material including aluminium oxide and potassium permanganate. First and second fans move the foul air towards the interior of the central compartment through the air filter for the purpose of purifying this foul air.